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Immigration cuts will hurt B.C. hospital staffing, says union

Immigration cuts will hurt B.C. hospital staffing, says union

The Hospital Employees' Union warns 500 of its members will be forced to leave the country this year if nothing changes.
Housing starts up 3% in January, but trade risks add 'significant uncertainty': CMHC

Housing starts up 3% in January, but trade risks add 'significant uncertainty': CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in January rose three per cent compared with December, helped by strength in multi-unit starts in Quebec and B.C.
Little change expected in January inflation as GST break tamps down spending totals

Little change expected in January inflation as GST break tamps down spending totals

OTTAWA — Economists expect little movement in Canada's inflation numbers, if any, when January data is released this week, though the underlying change in prices will be clouded by a full month of the government's GST break.
Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight

Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight

The British Columbia Energy Regulator has toughened its oversight of what it calls "induced" seismic activity after a series of earthquakes linked to hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the northeastern corner of the province.
B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

The B.C. Labour Relations Board has found Starbucks wrongfully made "threats of adverse consequences" against an employee for her unionization activity, but found the company had a "legitimate business reason" to close down its only unionized location in Vancouver.
B.C. forest minister projects U.S. tariffs, duties on softwood lumber could reach 55%

B.C. forest minister projects U.S. tariffs, duties on softwood lumber could reach 55%

Canadian softwood lumber exported to the United States could soon face additional tariffs and duties of up to 55 per cent, British Columbia's forests minister said.
B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy

B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to revive a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons parent company TDL Group Corp. over an alleged wage suppression conspiracy with its franchisees. The B.C.
Big shift in Canadian policy needed for new energy export projects: Enbridge

Big shift in Canadian policy needed for new energy export projects: Enbridge

As concerns rise about Canada's reliance on the U.S. for energy exports, Enbridge Inc. chief executive Greg Ebel says getting a big new energy export project off the ground in this country would require drastic shifts in government policy.
B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

The minimum wage will be $17.85 as of June 1.
B.C. marina mogul Graham Clarke making waves at 81

B.C. marina mogul Graham Clarke making waves at 81

Namesake group of companies continues to expand with recent acquisition and plans for floating hotel partnership
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