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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. 
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
Prince George region to see 21,100 job openings over next 10 years, report predicts

Prince George region to see 21,100 job openings over next 10 years, report predicts

98 percent of job openings in the region to come from replacing retiring workers over the next decade
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.
Banks set to report earnings strained by economic slowdown

Banks set to report earnings strained by economic slowdown

TORONTO — Signs of economic slowdown are growing, and Canadian banks could add more evidence this upcoming week.
Whistler’s housing challenges dampen welcome for new professional legislation

Whistler’s housing challenges dampen welcome for new professional legislation

New provincial legislation will make it easier for workers with foreign credentials to work in the area of their expertise
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