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Data Points: B.C. inflation rate keeps pace as employers shed thousands of jobs

Data Points: B.C. inflation rate keeps pace as employers shed thousands of jobs

B.C. employers report significant job declines in April, reversing the hiring surge seen in March
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Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Forcing the younger generation to work harder to support a growing elderly population is neither efficient nor sustainable. Canada shouldn't seek to follow in Greece's footsteps.
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Climate advocacy group calls out property insurers for fossil fuel support

Climate advocacy group calls out property insurers for fossil fuel support

TORONTO — A shareholder advocacy group is calling out Canada's property insurers for their support of the fossil fuel industry while also raising premiums because of climate-related disasters.
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Firm facing foreign-worker allegations considers legal action against Port Alberni

Firm facing foreign-worker allegations considers legal action against Port Alberni

Allegations San Group provided accommodation that was in poor condition and lacked running water to temporary foreign workers are false, the company says
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Opinion: The province’s version of reconciliation is failing B.C. communities

Opinion: The province’s version of reconciliation is failing B.C. communities

Land claims impacting livelihoods, fracturing rural communities
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Dispute at B.C. ports may reignite over employers' push on automation: expert

Dispute at B.C. ports may reignite over employers' push on automation: expert

Strike action in 2023 by thousands of workers shut down most of B.C.'s ports for 13 days, freezing billions in trade at the docks.
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Chiefs pass resolution reversing course on forensic audit of AFN

Chiefs pass resolution reversing course on forensic audit of AFN

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations passed an emergency resolution at its general assembly in Montreal Tuesday calling off a forensic audit that had been pushed by former national chief RoseAnne Archibald before she was ousted as national chief la
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S&P/TSX composite posts loss Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite posts loss Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a loss on Tuesday as weakness in energy and industrial stocks led the market lower, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. Markets were digesting testimony before Congress from U.S.
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Construction industry recommendations win out in noise debate

Construction industry recommendations win out in noise debate

Council departs from staff recommendations after pushback from developers
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Some summer jobs may seem menial, but can be great first steps on the career ladder

Some summer jobs may seem menial, but can be great first steps on the career ladder

Summer jobs are more than just a detour on your way to a career — they’re an important first step on the job ladder, no matter the type of work.
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