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Rob Shaw: David Eby, eager to please, stymied by 'the speed of government'

Rob Shaw: David Eby, eager to please, stymied by 'the speed of government'

The premier's promises outpace his bureaucracy's ability to deliver
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 3, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 3, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Public employees' remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert

Public employees' remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert

Issues of employee time, surveillance, productivity and the right to disconnect have all become hot-button topics in the wake of COVID, says economist
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Award wins tap into B.C.'s history of franchising success

Award wins tap into B.C.'s history of franchising success

Two B.C. franchise owners win highest North American franchisee honour
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B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

The $480M plan is geared to help people acquire skills and seek new job opportunities, says minister
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Fraud – and secrecy about it – common across some B.C. government organizations

Fraud – and secrecy about it – common across some B.C. government organizations

B.C.'s auditor general polled 23 public organizations about fraud last year; many are not required by law to disclose how they responded
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BC securities regulator warns of Nevada company’s unfounded gold reserve claims

BC securities regulator warns of Nevada company’s unfounded gold reserve claims

The company’s technical report does not comply with national requirements, according to the BCSC
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White House, DHS to end COVID-19 vaccination rule for foreign travellers by May 12

White House, DHS to end COVID-19 vaccination rule for foreign travellers by May 12

Canada ended its own vaccination requirements for foreign visitors back in October
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Small business owners balance rising costs with keeping customers happy: survey

Small business owners balance rising costs with keeping customers happy: survey

Inflation has been moderating from last year’s highs, but remains elevated, with a reading of 4.3 per cent in March
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British Columbians dissatisfied with local action on homelessness, poll finds

British Columbians dissatisfied with local action on homelessness, poll finds

Research Co. and Glacier Media examined attitudes toward government action on the issue of homelessness
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