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What to do with WorkSafeBC's giant pot of money?

What to do with WorkSafeBC's giant pot of money?

Over the past 10 years, WorkSafeBC has built up a massive surplus thanks to investments and steady premium payments from businesses.
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Alberta CEOs in Ottawa to find common ground on energy, climate and economy

Alberta CEOs in Ottawa to find common ground on energy, climate and economy

CALGARY — More than 50 Alberta CEOs, entrepreneurs and industry leaders are in Ottawa this week in an effort to raise the profile of their province and promote "collaboration" on issues related to energy, climate and the economy.
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'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question

VICTORIA — John Rustad's first question in British Columbia's legislature as the leader of the provincial Conservative Party prompted a stern rebuke from Premier David Eby, who accused him of picking on children and families.
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Rob Shaw: Question period reforms aim for time limits, less heckling, real questions, real answers

Rob Shaw: Question period reforms aim for time limits, less heckling, real questions, real answers

The politicians have agreed to try it, at least for a week
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Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires caused $720M in insured damage: report

Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires caused $720M in insured damage: report

'This year's wildfire season has broken all records in terms of the amount of land burned and damage caused to homes and businesses in B.C.'
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B.C. Tsilhqot’in First Nation release mining, oil and gas policy

B.C. Tsilhqot’in First Nation release mining, oil and gas policy

Policy sets out conditions for exploration and extraction in Tsilhqot’in territory
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B.C. government names task force, announces new legislation aimed at improving wildfire response

B.C. government names task force, announces new legislation aimed at improving wildfire response

The task force will be asked to provide “action-oriented recommendations on enhancing emergency preparedness and response in advance of the 2024 wildfire season,” the province said.
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Chinese government official planning sister-city trip to Vancouver

Chinese government official planning sister-city trip to Vancouver

The mayor of Guangzhou is expected to attend various events and meetings Oct. 19-21 at a time when Canada-China relations remain strained
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Opinion: Rising public jobs, stalling private sector poses employment challenges for B.C.

Opinion: Rising public jobs, stalling private sector poses employment challenges for B.C.

Employment growth in B.C. is not nearly as impressive as it seems on the surface, argues Jock Finlayson
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Independent Contractors and Businesses Association taps Jock Finlayson as chief economist

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association taps Jock Finlayson as chief economist

Longtime Business Council of British Columbia chief economist will become ICBA's first chief economist
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