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BC Hydro employees worried about losing ground amid inflation, high housing costs

BC Hydro employees worried about losing ground amid inflation, high housing costs

An engagement survey issued last year by the Crown corporation elicited approximately 7,500 comments, including more than 1,300 about compensation and benefits, according to a briefing note obtained under freedom of information.
British Columbians allegedly hacked U.S. brokers in offshore shell scheme: U.S. SEC

British Columbians allegedly hacked U.S. brokers in offshore shell scheme: U.S. SEC

The U.S. Securities Commission alleges Richmond and Vancouver families worked with a Port Coquitlam man to hack American brokerage accounts.
Hudson's Bay to revive the Zellers brand

Hudson's Bay to revive the Zellers brand

Venerable Canadian retailer Hudson's Bay Co. plans to revive the well-known Zellers brand by launching an e-commerce website and shop-in-shops within Hudson's Bay stores, the company said August 17.
B.C. farmers trialing agri-tech innovations

B.C. farmers trialing agri-tech innovations

B.C. companies, farmers receive $1 miliion in latest round of agri-tech funding
Men in custody find healing and life skills while carving totem pole

Men in custody find healing and life skills while carving totem pole

41-foot red-cedar pole being carved at Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre
B.C. police release description of suspect in possible attempted abduction

B.C. police release description of suspect in possible attempted abduction

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., have released a description of the suspect in what they say was a possible attempted abduction of a child.
Chinese government launches 'Belt and Road' warehouse in Surrey

Chinese government launches 'Belt and Road' warehouse in Surrey

The consul general of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver extolled how the warehouses could be instrumental in expanding trade between the two countries. 
Injured dog hitches helicopter ride off Mount Seymour with NSR

Injured dog hitches helicopter ride off Mount Seymour with NSR

A golden retriever with injured paws got some help from North Shore Rescue and helicopter ride home
Public engagement to get Canada's buildings to net zero by 2050 begins

Public engagement to get Canada's buildings to net zero by 2050 begins

There are millions of buildings that will need retrofits in the years ahead.
Licensed professionals in BC Public Service issue strike notice

Licensed professionals in BC Public Service issue strike notice

The union represents about 1,200 professionals such as engineers, foresters, geoscientists and pharmacists.