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Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Stereotyping by colleagues and a lack of accessibility in the workplace remain prominent barriers.
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B.C. mega-projects scale back construction employment as they near completion

B.C. mega-projects scale back construction employment as they near completion

As $100B in projects winds down, uncertainty on economic consequences ramps up
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B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

VICTORIA — New legislation that takes aim at rapidly expanding short-term rentals in British Columbia will increase badly needed long-term rental housing, Premier David Eby said after the act was introduced in the legislature Monday.
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Data points: B.C.’s population growth rate hits highest level in nearly 30 years

Data points: B.C.’s population growth rate hits highest level in nearly 30 years

The province and its counterparts are welcoming newcomers at a furious pace, writes Bryan Yu
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Police force transition consumes Surrey council’s first year in office

Police force transition consumes Surrey council’s first year in office

Critics say infrastructure, business and taxation issues have largely been ignored as a result
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B.C. pension fund manager part of US$3.1B acquisition deal for Consolidated Communications

B.C. pension fund manager part of US$3.1B acquisition deal for Consolidated Communications

Proposal to buy the broadband and fibre provider was first made public in April
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Natural gas demand to shrink, except in Asia, Middle East: IEA

Natural gas demand to shrink, except in Asia, Middle East: IEA

Wars in Europe, Israel-Gaza lead to oil and gas price volatility
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Government review of Cannabis Act drags despite 'sense of urgency' from pot industry

Government review of Cannabis Act drags despite 'sense of urgency' from pot industry

TORONTO — When Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, there were still many unknown implications for health care, industry and the country at large.
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Construction sector wants to reduce use of temporary foreign workers

Construction sector wants to reduce use of temporary foreign workers

Program compliance is strong, but the sector prefers domestic workers
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Strike begins at 5 Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plants

Strike begins at 5 Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plants

Picket lines have been set up at the plants in Richmond, North Vancouver, Annacis Island and Langley.
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