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New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

The B.C. Securities Commission is joining most major jurisdictions in North America with the introduction of a whistleblower program aimed at catching bad actors in the investment industry
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North Shore bus rapid transit at the front of the line, TransLink says

North Shore bus rapid transit at the front of the line, TransLink says

The major changes won’t roll out until 2027, but the North Shore is getting a boost in RapidBus service even sooner.
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B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

The "pay transparency" measure will allow drivers to know how much they'll earn for each trip before deciding whether to accept an assignment. 
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Why B.C. is poised to be an energy powerhouse

Why B.C. is poised to be an energy powerhouse

Energy forum addresses challenge of being a fossil fuel exporter in an era of decarbonization
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Vancouver's Invictus Games organization shakes up executive team

Vancouver's Invictus Games organization shakes up executive team

Nick Booth becomes interim CEO, replacing Peter Lawless
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Small business owners call on government to take on Amazon, level playing field

Small business owners call on government to take on Amazon, level playing field

TORONTO — An association representing 97,000 of Canada’s small businesses is calling on Ottawa to do more to address Amazon.com Inc.'s dominance.
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Calculating the cost of new power generation in B.C.

Calculating the cost of new power generation in B.C.

Public policy critic estimates cost of new wind power at $5B
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Okanagan region gearing up for strong winter tourism season

Okanagan region gearing up for strong winter tourism season

'A lot of the snowbirds that ... used to maybe go to the United States are seeing this as a better value.'
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Vancouver unlocks housing for mid-income earners, near schools but not Shaughnessy

Vancouver unlocks housing for mid-income earners, near schools but not Shaughnessy

Council voted to approve a motion that aims to add housing density near under-enrolled schools in addition to adding mandates to support housing for middle-income earners.
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100 Vancouver police sent to protect Trudeau after Gaza protest surrounds restaurant

100 Vancouver police sent to protect Trudeau after Gaza protest surrounds restaurant

About 250 people showed up to the restaurant.
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