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Canada lags U.S. in support for women-owned businesses

Canada lags U.S. in support for women-owned businesses

Government, large corporations can do more to support business diversity, according to sources
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Data points: B.C. payroll counts climb as SME confidence continues to erode

Data points: B.C. payroll counts climb as SME confidence continues to erode

Central 1 chief economist Bryan Yu's weekly analysis of the latest economic indicators
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B.C. premier doubles down on interest rate halt, expresses 'relief'

B.C. premier doubles down on interest rate halt, expresses 'relief'

B.C.'s premier runs the risk of indirectly influencing the Bank of Canada, or creating the perception of doing so, which can in itself drive inflation, says one economist.
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Coke Canada workers return to work after strike

Coke Canada workers return to work after strike

Shortages of Coca-Cola products were reported across Metro Vancouver
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B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

SURREY, B.C. — A long-awaited and often promised second hospital for the City of Surrey took a step closer toward reality Tuesday with Premier David Eby announcing the completion of construction of the new facility by 2029.
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Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

OTTAWA — Canada's senior public health officials are urging Canadians to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall after the first shot targeting the latest variants was authorized for use on Tuesday.
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B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

Health Canada approval of the new COVID vaccine might come as early as this week
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BC Hydro says its version of ‘work from home’ is evolving but here to stay

BC Hydro says its version of ‘work from home’ is evolving but here to stay

Internal records offer insight into how leadership, employees at B.C.’s biggest Crown corporation feel about an ongoing flexible-work model
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Kirk LaPointe: We have fallen into an era of ennui – about COVID, and work

Kirk LaPointe: We have fallen into an era of ennui – about COVID, and work

Last year we were dealing with quiet quitting; this is the autumn of quiet denial, writes Kirk LaPointe
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Vancouver Park Board opts to keep Jericho Beach Park Pier on ‘life support'

Vancouver Park Board opts to keep Jericho Beach Park Pier on ‘life support'

The board voted to repair the heavily damaged pier, rejecting a staff report that recommended it be demolished
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