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Eby payroll shows he carries on Horgan’s high-spending legacy

Eby payroll shows he carries on Horgan’s high-spending legacy

In April 2023, the premier's 97-person staff were collectively paid nearly $750,000. The office's budget, Eby says, compares favourably against the budgets of premier's offices in other provinces.
Rob Shaw: Six new legislature seats create a squished, disappointing status quo

Rob Shaw: Six new legislature seats create a squished, disappointing status quo

MLAs missed the opportunity to encourage a better debating environment
Port strike will take two months for recovery, CN says, as wildfires dent earnings

Port strike will take two months for recovery, CN says, as wildfires dent earnings

MONTREAL — Canada's largest railway said the B.C.
Vancouver apparel company plants 100M trees in 10 years

Vancouver apparel company plants 100M trees in 10 years

The tangibility of environmental impact has never been more important, says Tentree founder Derrick Emsley
Significant pay bump in Kitimat may set hotel-sector precedent

Significant pay bump in Kitimat may set hotel-sector precedent

Workers are on strike at Richmond hotels, and negotiating with employers for new contract at Vancouver hotels
B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife

B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife

VANCOUVER — More large-scale disputes like the industrial action at British Columbia's ports may be on the horizon, a labour movement researcher is warning, as longshore workers gathered to consider a possible agreement with employers.
B.C. port strike underscores need for Asia-Pacific Gateway overhaul

B.C. port strike underscores need for Asia-Pacific Gateway overhaul

RBC Economics research estimates $600B investment required to keep pace with population growth and economic competition abroad
Retired Mountie charged in China probe once served as Richmond school trustee

Retired Mountie charged in China probe once served as Richmond school trustee

Bill Majcher was a member of the Richmond Non-Partisan Association while working as an RCMP undercover operator.
Six B.C. residents netted $46M from stock fraud scheme, commission alleges

Six B.C. residents netted $46M from stock fraud scheme, commission alleges

The B.C. Securities Commission alleges the scheme was carried out between 2017 and 2019.
Alleged unlawful detainment at Richmond hotel sparks small-claims action

Alleged unlawful detainment at Richmond hotel sparks small-claims action

Unite Here Local 40 workers have been on strike since June 14.
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