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Opinion: B.C.'s energy transition hidden in plain sight

Opinion: B.C.'s energy transition hidden in plain sight

In some B.C. communities, research shows a fully electric apartment or condo building can cost nearly a third less than when built with gas heating.
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Ex-manager at Burnaby school uniform company sentenced for $50K fraud

Ex-manager at Burnaby school uniform company sentenced for $50K fraud

Yana Spilberg, 37, the former manager at InSchoolwear Inc.'s Burnaby location, has been handed a 90-day conditional sentence and one year of probation for bilking the company of more than $50,000 between September 2018 and August 2021.
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Vancouver mayor created 'discriminatory work environment' in denying new mom remote attendance

Vancouver mayor created 'discriminatory work environment' in denying new mom remote attendance

Integrity commissioner recommends letter of reprimand for Ken Sim over controversy involving park commissioner Laura Christensen.
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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade gives Katrine Conroy C for Budget 2024

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade gives Katrine Conroy C for Budget 2024

Enbridge, TC Energy praise budget measure to allow First Nation equity in energy projects
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B.C. election budget boosts family benefits as deficit soars to $7.9B

B.C. election budget boosts family benefits as deficit soars to $7.9B

VICTORIA — Families and small business operators in British Columbia are expected to benefit in an election-year budget that boosts spending, but forecasts a growing deficit of more than $7.9 billion and economic growth of less than one per cent.
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Vancouver construction crane death comes after calls to better certify B.C. operators

Vancouver construction crane death comes after calls to better certify B.C. operators

Luxury condo construction site shut down for a second day with a stop-work-order issued by WorkSafeBC.
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Here’s a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers

Here’s a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers

VICTORIA — British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy has delivered an election-year budget that includes benefits for families and businesses as well as an increased deficit. Here are some of its key numbers and estimates: $7.
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B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF

B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF

VICTORIA — The 2024 British Columbia budget includes new spending measures designed to ease high costs of living, while significantly boosting the province’s deficit.
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Safety a priority following worker's death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor

Safety a priority following worker's death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he is "deeply saddened" by the death of a worker, who died when the load from a crane fell on a building under construction in the city's Oakridge neighbourhood Wednesday.
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B.C. budget grants employers relief on health tax

B.C. budget grants employers relief on health tax

Government expects anemic growth, indefinite deficits, higher natural gas royalties
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