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Top business stories of the week (May 1-5)

Top business stories of the week (May 1-5)

From potential troubles in Hollywood North to some unexpected news in the job market – and more
In the Courts: Friendship didn’t dictate B.C. plant’s layoff and recall plans, court finds

In the Courts: Friendship didn’t dictate B.C. plant’s layoff and recall plans, court finds

Employee’s refusal of offer to return to work condemned wrongful dismissal claim
Rob Shaw: Pointed questions about an MLA's expenses unfurl an unexpected answer

Rob Shaw: Pointed questions about an MLA's expenses unfurl an unexpected answer

BC United questions ran into answers they didn't anticipate
Employment bounces back slightly as B.C. adds 2,100 jobs in April

Employment bounces back slightly as B.C. adds 2,100 jobs in April

Unemployment rate, meanwhile, jumps 0.5 percentage points.
Who’s Suing Whom: May 5, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 5, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Crown counsel still mulling election charge against newly hired Adrian Dix aide

Crown counsel still mulling election charge against newly hired Adrian Dix aide

The aide is the New Westminster School Board chair under investigation for breaking a municipal election law last fall
Neil Belenkie: Remote workers, be careful what you wish for

Neil Belenkie: Remote workers, be careful what you wish for

It's not all doom and gloom, but remote workers need to be ready for changes that aren't positive
CN Rail allowed to appeal $16M fine issued after work sparked 2,400-hectare blaze

CN Rail allowed to appeal $16M fine issued after work sparked 2,400-hectare blaze

CN was ordered to pay more than $16 million for its role in causing the 2015 Cisco Road wildfire, which burned for months south of Lytton.
'Unfair labour practice': B.C. government accused of blocking union bid by its own lawyers

'Unfair labour practice': B.C. government accused of blocking union bid by its own lawyers

The BCGLA has filed unionization cards with the province's Labour Relations Board
BC United is narrowing its fundraising gap with the NDP

BC United is narrowing its fundraising gap with the NDP

The newly rebranded party grew year-over-year donations by hundreds of thousands of dollars