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Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

A federal judge has rejected a legal challenge against Woodfibre LNG's plan to house workers on a cruise ship, known as the 'floatel,' near Squamish, B.C.
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B.C. job market paradox: Hiring up, entry-level prospects down

B.C. job market paradox: Hiring up, entry-level prospects down

The province is leading Canada in full-time job creation, but signs point to growing struggles for new and returning workers
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Controversial Granville strip building ‘safe to re-occupy’ after fire

Controversial Granville strip building ‘safe to re-occupy’ after fire

Luugat has generated thousands of police, fire calls since opened in 2020
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Bankrupt B.C. Ponzi scheme architect can’t clear $6.8M repayment order

Bankrupt B.C. Ponzi scheme architect can’t clear $6.8M repayment order

Justice Gordon Weatherill declared money ordered to be paid back to investors can't be wiped out in a discharged bankruptcy
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Opinion: BC NDP's selective streamlining leaves key projects behind

Opinion: BC NDP's selective streamlining leaves key projects behind

Indigenous nations and rural communities lose out while cabinet controls the fast-track gate, argue Conservative MLAs
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S&P/TSX composite ends lower, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ends lower, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost steam through the trading day on Friday to close lower, while U.S. stock markets were mixed as the dizzying swings seen in recent months seemed to give way to a more relaxed tempo — at least for now.
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DHL Express halts operations as anti-replacement worker bill takes effect amid strike

DHL Express halts operations as anti-replacement worker bill takes effect amid strike

MONTREAL — DHL Express Canada shut down operations early Friday morning amid a strike and lockout, halting thousands of daily parcel deliveries across the country.
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US stocks drift to a mixed finish as Wall Street closes another week of modest losses

US stocks drift to a mixed finish as Wall Street closes another week of modest losses

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish in a quiet return to trading following the Juneteenth holiday. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Friday to close a second straight week of modest losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP turns legal firepower on multinationals tied to opioid crisis

Rob Shaw: BC NDP turns legal firepower on multinationals tied to opioid crisis

Attorney general says class action against McKinsey & Co. marks next step in campaign to hold global firms responsible for addiction harms
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B.C. broker who exchanged gunfire with cops fined $35K for mortgage fraud

B.C. broker who exchanged gunfire with cops fined $35K for mortgage fraud

Siavash Ahmadi's misconduct involved former spouse, who was barred from the industry in connection with an alleged widespread mortgage fraud network
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