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Employers grapple with layoff processes in hybrid-work era

Employers grapple with layoff processes in hybrid-work era

Large group layoffs that offer little privacy to employees can create legal issues
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What's behind the cost of milk, eggs and chicken in Canada

What's behind the cost of milk, eggs and chicken in Canada

As food inflation persists, some have seen an opportunity to advocate for an end to supply management
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Teck Resources cancels shareholder vote on separation plan ahead of annual meeting

Teck Resources cancels shareholder vote on separation plan ahead of annual meeting

Announcement comes just hours ahead of the company's annual meeting on Wednesday
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Data points: B.C. home sales register first back-to-back monthly gain in a year

Data points: B.C. home sales register first back-to-back monthly gain in a year

Housing sales had another robust month in March following February’s rebound
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 26, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 26, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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TikTok CEO reacts to questions at Vancouver TED Conference about potential to disrupt elections

TikTok CEO reacts to questions at Vancouver TED Conference about potential to disrupt elections

Shou Zi Chew described the possibility of China using TikTok to interfere in a U.S. election as 'highly hypothetical'
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Independent MP not asking House of Commons to reimburse legal fees

Independent MP not asking House of Commons to reimburse legal fees

Han Dong, until recently a Liberal MP, is suing Global News for defamation and seeking $15 million in damages
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Photos: Flight attendants rally at YVR against unpaid work

Photos: Flight attendants rally at YVR against unpaid work

Flight attendants work almost 35 hours for free every month: union president
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B.C. privacy commissioner ends federal Liberal Party probe

B.C. privacy commissioner ends federal Liberal Party probe

Michael McEvoy was examining the party's use of the controversial technology for identification purposes in nomination races. 
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B.C.’s highest court sides with parents seeking shift change to accommodate childcare

B.C.’s highest court sides with parents seeking shift change to accommodate childcare

The court ruled that a term or condition of employment need not be changed in order for an employer to contravene the B.C. Human Rights Code
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