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Top business stories of the week (May 8-12)

Top business stories of the week (May 8-12)

From a damning report on BC Housing to Metro Vancouver’s ‘weird’ real estate market
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BC Hydro predicting record-breaking power usage as heat descends on the province

BC Hydro predicting record-breaking power usage as heat descends on the province

BC Hydro is expecting potentially record-breaking demand on the power system as British Columbia and Alberta enter what's forecast to be a blistering heat wave.
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WestJet pilots could strike next week — but imminent walkout would be 'premature'

WestJet pilots could strike next week — but imminent walkout would be 'premature'

MONTREAL — Talks between WestJet pilots and their employer dragged on Friday as the union warned a walkout could come as early as next week, leaving passengers' travel plans up in the air.
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Shayne Ramsay gone from Squamish Nation company behind Senakw towers

Shayne Ramsay gone from Squamish Nation company behind Senakw towers

Provincial government report found former CEO of BC Housing broke conflict of interest rules
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Metro Vancouver affordable housing stock 'ramps up,' shifts to apartment units

Metro Vancouver affordable housing stock 'ramps up,' shifts to apartment units

Metro Vancouver is planning to build 2,000 new and redeveloped affordable housing units over the next 10 years after decades of stalled growth in its housing program.
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Flight delays not Air Canada's fault, B.C. tribunal says

Flight delays not Air Canada's fault, B.C. tribunal says

In a recent decision, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal said flight delays due to airport issues were beyond Air Canada's control.
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95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

B.C. Ferries is warning travellers that staffing shortages could lead to cancellations.
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Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Barriers to mining remains in Canada's north: Mining Association of Canada
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Jane Talbot named president and CEO of Downtown Van

Jane Talbot named president and CEO of Downtown Van

She served as interim CEO for the last six months at the non-profit organization
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Metro Vancouver real estate enters ‘weird’ spring market

Metro Vancouver real estate enters ‘weird’ spring market

Pent-up buyer demand drives multiple offers, bidding wars and increase in activity
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