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Western Canada job vacancies outpace the national average

Western Canada job vacancies outpace the national average

Regional job market shows strength relative to the national situation.
'Moral imperative': Teachers say more climate change lessons needed in classrooms

'Moral imperative': Teachers say more climate change lessons needed in classrooms

As climate change becomes more evident in Canadians' daily lives, teachers across the country say the education system must better equip younger generations to deal with its fallout.
Civil liberties, student group intervening in VIU student protester’s suspension case

Civil liberties, student group intervening in VIU student protester’s suspension case

The case could set a legal precedent for students ­sanctioned or punished for ­political activity by B.C. universities.
B.C. opening new schools, seats across the province this fall

B.C. opening new schools, seats across the province this fall

More seats are set to be announced in the Langley School District.
Youth unemployment at recessionary levels, CIBC report finds

Youth unemployment at recessionary levels, CIBC report finds

Youth unemployment in July rose to 14.6 per cent, the highest rate since September 2010.
Opinion: Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated

Opinion: Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated

Falling for someone at work can be both exciting and rewarding, but they can also cause challenges to employees and workplaces.
Why employers' back-to-office mandates may backfire

Why employers' back-to-office mandates may backfire

Research suggests workers won't be happy. Or more efficient.
Consumers more likely to buy from firms with less hierarchy: UBC study

Consumers more likely to buy from firms with less hierarchy: UBC study

A flatter structure makes the organization appear warmer to customers, says researcher.
Skipping time off? You're not alone

Skipping time off? You're not alone

Two polls find that many Canadians don't take all of the vacation days they are owed.
Auditor general plans to examine Canada's international students program

Auditor general plans to examine Canada's international students program

OTTAWA — The federal auditor general is planning a probe of Canada's international students program after critics claimed that public services were ill-equipped to take on a surge in student visas.