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Opinion: We can fix B.C.'s broken political system, if we want to. Here are seven starting points

Opinion: We can fix B.C.'s broken political system, if we want to. Here are seven starting points

MLA Melanie Mark’s stinging rebuke of B.C.’s political system during her retirement speech has once again shone a spotlight on how dysfunctional our legislature has become.
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Opinion: Why B.C. needs to trial a four-day workweek

Opinion: Why B.C. needs to trial a four-day workweek

The nature of work has changed drastically in recent years. People are exhausted from trying to keep up with rising costs of living, housing unaffordability, working through a pandemic and technological changes. B.C.
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In the Courts: Mining exec claims B.C. company ignored ‘sexist, toxic conduct’

In the Courts: Mining exec claims B.C. company ignored ‘sexist, toxic conduct’

Former vice-president suing for wrongful termination after raising concerns
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B.C. premier says some deficits require spending as NDP prepares to table budget

B.C. premier says some deficits require spending as NDP prepares to table budget

VICTORIA — British Columbia's New Democrat government has been tackling some of the province's fundamental deficits in recent months by spending billions in surplus dollars, says Premier David Eby.
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Special committee of Canaccord Genuity board to reject management-led buyout offer

Special committee of Canaccord Genuity board to reject management-led buyout offer

TORONTO — An independent valuation of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. prepared for a special committee of company's board puts the fair market value of the its shares higher than a management-led group's offer to take the company private.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank earnings The parade of first-quarter results from Canada's big banks picks up this week with BMO Financial Group and Scotiabank reporting on Tuesday.
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Work-from-home could have 'catastrophic' effect on Victoria economy: business groups

Work-from-home could have 'catastrophic' effect on Victoria economy: business groups

Provincial government is decentralizing its workforce.
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Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 27, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 27, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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B.C. Premier David Eby announces more cost-of-living supports

B.C. Premier David Eby announces more cost-of-living supports

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia Premier David Eby announced another round of the BC Affordability Credit on Saturday to help offset inflation costs as he marked 100 days at the province's helm.
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Top business stories of the week (Feb. 20-24)

Top business stories of the week (Feb. 20-24)

What we've been following in business this past week
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