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Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 an hour on April 1
OTTAWA — The federal minimum wage is rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1. The increase from $16.65 reflects the increase in the annual average consumer price index for 2023.
Mar 21, 2024 6:54 AM
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Company behind CRD biosolids sued in U.S. over health issues, animal deaths
Synagro Technologies is a majority owner in the residual treatment facility at Hartland.
Mar 21, 2024 5:30 AM
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Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case
In 2020, nurse Amy Hamm co-sponsored a Vancouver billboard saying 'I Love JK Rowling.'
Mar 20, 2024 4:20 PM
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How well is Canada's program for Iranian temporary residents working?
Many people fleeing Iran ended up on the North Shore, but one SFU researcher has doubts about the way the Canadian government has framed it as a humanitarian program
Mar 20, 2024 2:06 PM
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Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck
Startup in Merritt, B.C., plans to build diesel-electric trucks in Terrace.
Mar 20, 2024 12:30 PM
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BoC expects to cut rates this year, governing council split on timing: deliberations
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada expects it will be able to begin cutting interest rates sometime this year, but officials are split on timing.
Mar 20, 2024 12:18 PM
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Climate activist's deportation could have 'chilling effect' on political speech, says lawyer
Zain Haq, co-founder of Vancouver-based group Save Old Growth, is slated to be deported April 22, 2024. His lawyer said he was unfairly targeted by the Canada Border Services Agency.
Mar 20, 2024 12:14 PM
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B.C. mayor's slideshow pulled due to inclusion of sex act photo
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson says photos meant to highlight street issues, city staff feared privacy breach.
Mar 20, 2024 9:45 AM
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B.C. seniors take a stand as provincewide protests decry shrinking pensions
B.C. seniors challenged by inflation, while minimum wage outpaces pension income.
Mar 20, 2024 8:15 AM
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Bryan Yu: B.C. employment slows, local home prices hold as market balances
Pent-up demand may drive B.C. home sales when rates fall
Mar 20, 2024 7:00 AM
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