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Rob Shaw: BC NDP may be forced to help Surrey mayor save face over police transition

Rob Shaw: BC NDP may be forced to help Surrey mayor save face over police transition

As Surrey's policing saga continues, Premier David Eby seeks a resolution that protects taxpayers and his government's re-election chances
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B.C. tribunal orders payout for lost liquor shipment

B.C. tribunal orders payout for lost liquor shipment

SunFarm Products Ltd. claimed it shipped 16 cases of liquor to a Canadian Alliance Terminals Inc. warehouse. It sought $3,871 in damages when 13 cases allegedly couldn't be found.
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Black-owned business program gives owners a shot at government, corporate contracts

Black-owned business program gives owners a shot at government, corporate contracts

VANCOUVER — Governments and corporations in Canada spend billions each year procuring products and services, but Jackee Kasandy says that historically barely any has gone to businesses owned by Black people, and she wants that to change.
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B.C. Mustang driver must pay Telus $187K after hitting building

B.C. Mustang driver must pay Telus $187K after hitting building

The driver of a Mustang jumped a curb and hit a Telus office in Houston, B.C., in June 2017.
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BC Hydro awards transmission contracts

BC Hydro awards transmission contracts

Ram Consulting second firm to be awarded long-term contract for transmission, distribution
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How to thrive at work if your older boss expects hustle culture

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Minimum wage increases to $17.40/hr on June 1

Minimum wage increases to $17.40/hr on June 1

On June 1, 2024, the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 an hour.
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BC Conservative leader says he felt non-competition deal would seal NDP victory

BC Conservative leader says he felt non-competition deal would seal NDP victory

BC Conservatives rejected coalition with BC United to avoid handing victory to NDP.
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Why young people keep getting caught in debt traps and how to break the cycle

Why young people keep getting caught in debt traps and how to break the cycle

Between inflation, housing costs and interest rates, debt is ballooning for many younger Canadians. Scott Terrio sees it all the time.
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Trump's popularity creeping upwards in Canada, says survey

Trump's popularity creeping upwards in Canada, says survey

But Biden's presidency seen as slightly better by Canadians since 2020, says new Research Co. polling
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