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B.C.’s economy diversifying as growth slows

B.C.’s economy diversifying as growth slows

Technology, film production gain as energy and resources stagnate
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Opinion: Paying too much taxes? Do the math

Opinion: Paying too much taxes? Do the math

A typical family pays $9,000 in total for federal and provincial income taxes. What are they buying for that $9,000?
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In the Courts: Canfor’s ex-president loses bid to draw more dollars from forestry giant

In the Courts: Canfor’s ex-president loses bid to draw more dollars from forestry giant

Brett Robinson argued the forestry giant’s contributions should have continued for the years after his termination
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Data points: Metro Vancouver retail sales retract as B.C. housing starts bounce

Data points: Metro Vancouver retail sales retract as B.C. housing starts bounce

Retail spending in B.C. this February retreated to its lowest level since March 2022
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Rob Shaw: David Eby, eager to please, stymied by 'the speed of government'

Rob Shaw: David Eby, eager to please, stymied by 'the speed of government'

The premier's promises outpace his bureaucracy's ability to deliver
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 3, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 3, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Public employees' remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert

Public employees' remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert

Issues of employee time, surveillance, productivity and the right to disconnect have all become hot-button topics in the wake of COVID, says economist
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Award wins tap into B.C.'s history of franchising success

Award wins tap into B.C.'s history of franchising success

Two B.C. franchise owners win highest North American franchisee honour
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B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

The $480M plan is geared to help people acquire skills and seek new job opportunities, says minister
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Fraud – and secrecy about it – common across some B.C. government organizations

Fraud – and secrecy about it – common across some B.C. government organizations

B.C.'s auditor general polled 23 public organizations about fraud last year; many are not required by law to disclose how they responded
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