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Dozens of business associations step back from WorkSafeBC review

Dozens of business associations step back from WorkSafeBC review

Organizations say they have lost confidence that the review can be conducted in an 'independent, impartial and balanced matter.'
Statistics Canada releases a bong full of new cannabis data

Statistics Canada releases a bong full of new cannabis data

Men consume cannabis more than women; 42 per cent of cannabis consumers still buy at least some from the black market
Private insurers push for more auto competition

Private insurers push for more auto competition

Industry claims more opportunity for private firms will drive down premiums in B.C
Gouging, government policies blamed for B.C. gas price spikes

Gouging, government policies blamed for B.C. gas price spikes

Experts file reports with utilities commission citing laundry list of explanations for how much we pay at the pump
July real estate sales in Powell River show robust figures

July real estate sales in Powell River show robust figures

More than $12.8 million worth of residential properties sold during the month
B.C. loses 4,800 jobs in July as country sees dips: StatsCan

B.C. loses 4,800 jobs in July as country sees dips: StatsCan

Most of the jobs lost were full time positions
B.C. businesses paying $5B in extra taxes since 2013

B.C. businesses paying $5B in extra taxes since 2013

Layering on of various tax policies is a burden for business, and the real cost goes beyond additional billions, says BCBC chief economist
B.C. businesses paying $5B in extra taxes since 2013

B.C. businesses paying $5B in extra taxes since 2013

New Business Council of BC research finds businesses in the province are paying nearly $5 billion more per year in taxes than they were in 2013
‘Flights in Canada are a rip-off’: Canadian low-cost airline stages airborne protest

‘Flights in Canada are a rip-off’: Canadian low-cost airline stages airborne protest

Ultra-low-cost airline Canada Jetlines staged an airborne protest to combat soaring prices in Canadian airline travel.
Walk-in clinic opens in Powell River on July 29

Walk-in clinic opens in Powell River on July 29

Those without a physician in town, or in need of seeing one urgently, will have a new option starting Monday, July 29, when Powell River Medical Clinic opens its doors.