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'I'm actually surprised': BC Wildfire Service sees big increase in firefighter applicants

'I'm actually surprised': BC Wildfire Service sees big increase in firefighter applicants

The service says workers' mental health and well-being will be a top priority in 2024.
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Insolvencies to stay higher in 2024 as economy normalizes from pandemic lows: experts

Insolvencies to stay higher in 2024 as economy normalizes from pandemic lows: experts

Business insolvencies will likely remain elevated throughout 2024, experts said, as the economy plays catch-up after historically low levels during the pandemic. “We did have ... so many years of artificially low filings.
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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

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Household debt Statistics Canada will release Wednesday its national balance sheet and financial flow accounts figures for the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Roxy Cabaret sues developer Bonnis Properties for forced closure in 2022

Roxy Cabaret sues developer Bonnis Properties for forced closure in 2022

Construction next door caused damage to the Roxy Cabaret's building, forcing nightclub to close for six weeks
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Pierre Poilievre gets down to business with Board of Trade in Vancouver

Pierre Poilievre gets down to business with Board of Trade in Vancouver

Conservative leader vows to 'axe the tax, build the homes, fix the budget, stop the crime'
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'Daylight saving time confuses me:' Canadians prepare to adjust clocks

'Daylight saving time confuses me:' Canadians prepare to adjust clocks

SASKATOON — The general manager of a movie theatre in Saskatchewan says it’ll be an extra early Oscars watch party this weekend as the award show airs after most Canadians wind their clocks ahead an hour.
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Rob Shaw: Eby's weak response to antisemitism crisis threatens NDP government

Rob Shaw: Eby's weak response to antisemitism crisis threatens NDP government

'It's gaslighting.'
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B.C. adds 6K jobs in February, making up some full-time losses

B.C. adds 6K jobs in February, making up some full-time losses

Province's unemployment rate falls to 5.2%
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B.C. government halts mining, exploration activities in two coastal regions

B.C. government halts mining, exploration activities in two coastal regions

Interim moratorium imposed for Ehattesaht, Gitxaała territory
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B.C. Supreme Court confirms class-action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark over flushable wipes

B.C. Supreme Court confirms class-action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark over flushable wipes

Manufacturer said its recalled products failed to meet its "high-quality standards" and could contain the bacterium Pluralibacter gergoviae.
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