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Former Richmond MP renews call to register foreign agents as foreign interference inquiry gets green light

Former Richmond MP renews call to register foreign agents as foreign interference inquiry gets green light

Ottawa's decision to launch a public inquiry comes after months of calls to investigate foreign interference in Canadian elections.
Online gig work is growing rapidly, but workers lack job protections, a World Bank report says

Online gig work is growing rapidly, but workers lack job protections, a World Bank report says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Online gig work is growing globally, particularly in the developing world, creating an important source of employment for women and young people in poorer countries where jobs are scarce, according to a World Bank report released Th
B.C. adds 12K jobs in August, real estate takes a hit

B.C. adds 12K jobs in August, real estate takes a hit

B.C. unemployment rate outperforming the rest of Canada, according to Statistics Canada.
Victoria grants $2.5 million for hospitality-worker housing project

Victoria grants $2.5 million for hospitality-worker housing project

The project will see a 19-unit apartment complex on Quadra Street replaced by a 40-unit building offering affordable housing for hospitality workers
Home sick: How hybrid workplaces and employees can navigate flu season

Home sick: How hybrid workplaces and employees can navigate flu season

While many workplaces have shifted to hybrid setups coming out of the pandemic, employment experts say workers should be cautious about using that added flexibility to work from home when feeling sick.
B.C. court awards lawyer $400K against Beijing-Richmond immigration firm

B.C. court awards lawyer $400K against Beijing-Richmond immigration firm

A Beijing-based immigration firm forged a Canadian lawyer's name on 25 immigration applications.
Trudeau ready to testify with 'enthusiasm' at inquiry on foreign meddling if asked

Trudeau ready to testify with 'enthusiasm' at inquiry on foreign meddling if asked

OTTAWA — A Quebec judge will head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada's affairs now that federal parties have agreed on a process to examine the thorny subject, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is ready to tes
Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem

Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada may have to raise interest rates further, given that inflation may stay high for some time, said governor Tiff Macklem Thursday.
Vancouver proposes more parking meters, increase to short-term rental licence fee

Vancouver proposes more parking meters, increase to short-term rental licence fee

City staff recommends $15.2M in new revenues to offset huge property tax hike anticipated in 2024.
Sajjan says Ottawa looking at disaster response options in wake of wildfires

Sajjan says Ottawa looking at disaster response options in wake of wildfires

OTTAWA — Canada's record-setting wildfire season is spurring the federal government to consider how to tackle future fires, floods or earthquakes.