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Data points: B.C.’s population growth rate hits highest level in nearly 30 years

Data points: B.C.’s population growth rate hits highest level in nearly 30 years

The province and its counterparts are welcoming newcomers at a furious pace, writes Bryan Yu
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Police force transition consumes Surrey council’s first year in office

Police force transition consumes Surrey council’s first year in office

Critics say infrastructure, business and taxation issues have largely been ignored as a result
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B.C. pension fund manager part of US$3.1B acquisition deal for Consolidated Communications

B.C. pension fund manager part of US$3.1B acquisition deal for Consolidated Communications

Proposal to buy the broadband and fibre provider was first made public in April
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Natural gas demand to shrink, except in Asia, Middle East: IEA

Natural gas demand to shrink, except in Asia, Middle East: IEA

Wars in Europe, Israel-Gaza lead to oil and gas price volatility
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Government review of Cannabis Act drags despite 'sense of urgency' from pot industry

Government review of Cannabis Act drags despite 'sense of urgency' from pot industry

TORONTO — When Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, there were still many unknown implications for health care, industry and the country at large.
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Construction sector wants to reduce use of temporary foreign workers

Construction sector wants to reduce use of temporary foreign workers

Program compliance is strong, but the sector prefers domestic workers
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Strike begins at 5 Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plants

Strike begins at 5 Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plants

Picket lines have been set up at the plants in Richmond, North Vancouver, Annacis Island and Langley.
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Business gloom deepens as sales moderate, Bank of Canada survey finds

Business gloom deepens as sales moderate, Bank of Canada survey finds

OTTAWA — Canadian business sentiment continued to weaken in the third quarter, according to the Bank of Canada's latest business outlook survey, as companies said they expect sales growth to slow over the coming year.
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Going down: Job action poised to put brakes on elevator service

Going down: Job action poised to put brakes on elevator service

Employers issue lockout notice, union warns of strike affecting thousands of buildings
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Richmond delivery drivers stuck in middle of e-bike road rules confusion

Richmond delivery drivers stuck in middle of e-bike road rules confusion

A spokesperson for food delivery app Fantuan said ICBC confirmed no licences or insurance were needed
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