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B.C. adds 6K jobs in February, making up some full-time losses

B.C. adds 6K jobs in February, making up some full-time losses

Province's unemployment rate falls to 5.2%
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Eby says exit of Robinson from B.C. NDP is 'humbling,' but disagrees on antisemitism

Eby says exit of Robinson from B.C. NDP is 'humbling,' but disagrees on antisemitism

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby said he was reflecting on his leadership after the "humbling" resignation of former cabinet minister Selina Robinson from the NDP, citing allegations of antisemitism in the party caucus.
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Perrin Beatty leaving Canadian Chamber of Commerce after 17 years

Perrin Beatty leaving Canadian Chamber of Commerce after 17 years

OTTAWA — Perrin Beatty is leaving his post as president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the end of August.
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B.C. government halts mining, exploration activities in two coastal regions

B.C. government halts mining, exploration activities in two coastal regions

Interim moratorium imposed for Ehattesaht, Gitxaała territory
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11 B.C. health occupations combined into two regulators

11 B.C. health occupations combined into two regulators

Two ministerial orders have created the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia and the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
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Canadians paying billions of dollars in 'excess' bank fees: report

Canadians paying billions of dollars in 'excess' bank fees: report

TORONTO — As the federal government pushes to reduce bank fees, a report from consultancy North Economics figures Canadians are overpaying by billions of dollars a year.
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B.C. Supreme Court confirms class-action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark over flushable wipes

B.C. Supreme Court confirms class-action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark over flushable wipes

Manufacturer said its recalled products failed to meet its "high-quality standards" and could contain the bacterium Pluralibacter gergoviae.
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Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds

Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Sparse, inadequate funding is driving a burnout crisis among staff at women's shelters and transition homes across the country, says a report released Thursday by a national non-profit.
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Statistics Canada reports $496M merchandise trade surplus for January

Statistics Canada reports $496M merchandise trade surplus for January

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade surplus of $496 million in January as imports fell to their lowest level since February 2022.
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Rob Shaw: Ousted minister blasts NDP for 'double standard' on antisemitism

Rob Shaw: Ousted minister blasts NDP for 'double standard' on antisemitism

Selina Robinson cites 'hurt' and 'broken heart' in leaving NDP caucus over antisemitism concerns
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