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Rob Shaw: ‘Outrageous,’ rampant drug use make St. Paul’s unsafe for staff, patients

Rob Shaw: ‘Outrageous,’ rampant drug use make St. Paul’s unsafe for staff, patients

The conditions in northern B.C. hospitals pale in comparison to what’s happening in Vancouver, a source says
Many Canadians still feeling squeezed even as debt worries ease: insolvency firm

Many Canadians still feeling squeezed even as debt worries ease: insolvency firm

Some Canadians are feeling a little more optimistic about their debt with the prospect of interest rate cuts on the horizon, said MNP Ltd.
Opinion: What can B.C. businesses do about human trafficking?

Opinion: What can B.C. businesses do about human trafficking?

A community’s identity is defined in no small measure by the ambitions of its business leadership in using its power to tackle fundamental social challenges.
Sick of extra fees online? It's drip pricing, and Canadian shoppers are fighting back

Sick of extra fees online? It's drip pricing, and Canadian shoppers are fighting back

VANCOUVER — If you shop online you're likely familiar with the experience — you agree to buy for a certain price, but by the time you check out, the cost has ballooned with fees and surcharges.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces billions to build Canada's AI capacity

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces billions to build Canada's AI capacity

MONTREAL — The Liberal government is setting aside $2.4 billion in the upcoming budget to build capacity in artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday.
Vancouver entrepreneur joins Dragons' Den

Vancouver entrepreneur joins Dragons' Den

"CBC has asked me to join the team of Dragons on Dragon’s Den!! I couldn’t be more fired up!"
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: House resumes The House of Commons resumes sitting this week ahead of the federal budget on April 16.
Gridlocked Richmond Sheraton strike prompts new union by hotel staff

Gridlocked Richmond Sheraton strike prompts new union by hotel staff

A new association was formed following discontent with Unite Here Local 40; no new mediator has been appointed since December 2023.
B.C. one of only two provinces to add jobs in March: B.C. Jobs minister

B.C. one of only two provinces to add jobs in March: B.C. Jobs minister

B.C.'s unemployment rate is at 5.5 per cent, national average at 6.1 per cent
New B.C. liquor policy coming to wineries, breweries

New B.C. liquor policy coming to wineries, breweries

The new measures will allow people to consume alcohol samples at a time experts say the industry is struggling.