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B.C.'s minimum wage to be highest among provinces starting June 1

B.C.'s minimum wage to be highest among provinces starting June 1

B.C. has the second highest minimum wage in the country as of June 1.
Kirk LaPointe: The public is calling for an inquiry. Johnston and Trudeau should give us one

Kirk LaPointe: The public is calling for an inquiry. Johnston and Trudeau should give us one

Conflicts of interest are about perception, writes Kirk LaPointe
Opinion: Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent

Opinion: Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent

Workplaces are increasingly recognizing that productive employees seek out workplaces that prioritize mental well-being and offer flexible working conditions.
Opinion: In B.C., Alberta and around the world, forcing drug users into treatment is a violent policy

Opinion: In B.C., Alberta and around the world, forcing drug users into treatment is a violent policy

Instead of forcing people into substance use treatment, provinces should work with municipalities and health boards to expand life-saving safe use sites and tackle the housing crisis.
Trial of man accused of stabbing seven in Lynn Valley set to start in B.C. Supreme Court

Trial of man accused of stabbing seven in Lynn Valley set to start in B.C. Supreme Court

Two years after the stabbings that left one woman dead and six people injured, the impact of the attacks is still felt in North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver police seek teenager missing since Thursday

Metro Vancouver police seek teenager missing since Thursday

Baker is described as 5'1" and 230 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair.
Richmond baker competes in CTV cake challenge show

Richmond baker competes in CTV cake challenge show

“Everyone was friendly… even though we’re going against each other, but we had very long filming hours,” said Ramxy Wong.
Budget for B.C. government trade mission to Asia not disclosed

Budget for B.C. government trade mission to Asia not disclosed

The cost of the trip will be included in public accounts, but have not yet been released
Climate change could mean fewer 'date nights' for Arctic ground squirrels: study

Climate change could mean fewer 'date nights' for Arctic ground squirrels: study

Researchers said that could mean fewer "date nights," which could affect reproduction.
Telus donates $20K to Burnaby-based puppy society

Telus donates $20K to Burnaby-based puppy society

“The support enables us to focus on transforming little puppies into life-changing service dogs.”