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B.C.-origin exports break new record in 2022

B.C.-origin exports break new record in 2022

The province’s trade with the U.S., Japan, South Korea saw the biggest year-over-year growth
Some of TED Conference's Vancouver venue payments revealed

Some of TED Conference's Vancouver venue payments revealed

A freedom of information request returned heavily censored invoices, which reveal some of TED's costs to host its signature conference in Vancouver
As federal workers threaten to strike, tonight's deadline for a deal looms large

As federal workers threaten to strike, tonight's deadline for a deal looms large

Some 155,000 workers are prepared to walk off the job
Victoria businesses walk a tightrope over perception of downtown

Victoria businesses walk a tightrope over perception of downtown

While businesses are hearing negative perceptions of downtown, they are also dealing with the day-to-day reality that it isn’t all doom and gloom.
B.C. inflation rate highest among all the big provinces in March: StatCan

B.C. inflation rate highest among all the big provinces in March: StatCan

Inflation cools to 4.7 per cent, outpaces national rate
Who’s Suing Whom: April 18, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 18, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Construction firm fined for unsafe Richmond worksite

Construction firm fined for unsafe Richmond worksite

Fall protection is a high-risk violation when working on homes
Sale of B.C.-based Teck to a foreign buyer would be a loss for Canada, critics say

Sale of B.C.-based Teck to a foreign buyer would be a loss for Canada, critics say

Federal politicians should be concerned at the prospect of Teck being sold to a foreign entity, says UBC professor
Prompt payment legislation needed for province’s construction industry: BCCA survey

Prompt payment legislation needed for province’s construction industry: BCCA survey

Issues with getting paid on time is ‘undermining development’ throughout B.C.
CBC should exit Twitter over 'government-funded media' label: public policy expert

CBC should exit Twitter over 'government-funded media' label: public policy expert

CBC has not tweeted from its main account since the new label was applied Sunday