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B.C., Canadian travellers stay close to home due to inflationary environment

B.C., Canadian travellers stay close to home due to inflationary environment

Domestic trips exceed pre-pandemic levels while flights overseas and to the U.S. have yet to catch up.
Trial begins over cancelled Richmond condo presale contracts

Trial begins over cancelled Richmond condo presale contracts

One of the 37 plaintiffs in the breach of contract trial testified Monday she "lost a lot of sleep" after the 2019 cancellation.
Opinion: The difference between B.C. and Canada’s job markets is jarring

Opinion: The difference between B.C. and Canada’s job markets is jarring

Higher rates are hammering consumer spending, which in turn slows hiring, write two economists
International-visitor spending in Canada nearly doubles year-over-year

International-visitor spending in Canada nearly doubles year-over-year

Aviation executives say passenger volume is up thanks to new routes, year-round service, bigger planes and more frequent service
Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan

Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan

OTTAWA — Life expectancy for Canadians decreased for the third straight year in 2022, and more people died of COVID-19 than in any other year since the pandemic began, according to a report released Monday.
Japan, Korea, Taiwan best bet for B.C. LNG exports: report

Japan, Korea, Taiwan best bet for B.C. LNG exports: report

Forecasting future demand for natural gas, LNG fraught with net zero ambitions, geopolitical shifts
B.C. in court against pharma companies in bid to certify opioid class-action lawsuit

B.C. in court against pharma companies in bid to certify opioid class-action lawsuit

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said the lawsuit marks a "novel approach" to speed up the process as governments try to hold companies accountable for making, selling and marketing opioids. 
Climate summit host used talks as platform for oil and gas deals that included Canada

Climate summit host used talks as platform for oil and gas deals that included Canada

One briefing note shows the UAE’s state oil company is 'willing to jointly evaluate international LNG opportunities' with Canada and other countries.
B.C. educator says long waits for record checks hurting childcare industry

B.C. educator says long waits for record checks hurting childcare industry

A 2021 report states 45 per cent of early childhood educators employers reported experiencing a net loss of staff across all positions
Rob Shaw: NDP takes shockingly pragmatic approach to gig economy legislation

Rob Shaw: NDP takes shockingly pragmatic approach to gig economy legislation

A sensible balance to dealing with employment concerns under multinational tech companies has a much better chance of long-term survival, writes Rob Shaw