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B.C. Ferries told to improve relationship with ferry-dependent communities

B.C. Ferries told to improve relationship with ferry-dependent communities

The relationship with ferry-dependent communities has deteriorated in the last two years, says a report from the B.C. Ferry Commission.
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No-fault system is benefiting British Columbians rather than enriching lawyers: Eby

No-fault system is benefiting British Columbians rather than enriching lawyers: Eby

Any gaps in coverage in the new no-fault system can be addressed in a five year-review, the premier says
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From ziplines to escalators, these are some of B.C.’s top safety risks

From ziplines to escalators, these are some of B.C.’s top safety risks

Technical Safety BC received reports of 184 injuries in 2023.
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No election deal as leaders of BC United and Conservatives trade scathing comments

No election deal as leaders of BC United and Conservatives trade scathing comments

VICTORIA — A proposed deal to avoid vote splitting between British Columbia's two right-of-centre parties in the fall election has fallen apart with their leaders blaming each other and trading scathing personal remarks.
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Rob Shaw: BC United's rejected ceasefire proposal to Conservatives reeks of desperation

Rob Shaw: BC United's rejected ceasefire proposal to Conservatives reeks of desperation

The two parties appear destined to fight, not unite, until the fall election
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House of Commons committee recommends feds tackle 'excessive' profits in food sector

House of Commons committee recommends feds tackle 'excessive' profits in food sector

The federal government should consider policies to tackle “excessive net profits” in the food industry, the House of Commons committee studying food prices said in its latest report.
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$900M B.C.-based hydrogen fuel network will create jobs while cutting emissions: Eby

$900M B.C.-based hydrogen fuel network will create jobs while cutting emissions: Eby

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing a $337 million loan toward a Vancouver company's plans to create a network of hydrogen factories and fuelling stations that could create nearly 300 jobs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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Rob Shaw: London Drugs, B.C. officials lean on irksome wordplay amid cyberattacks

Rob Shaw: London Drugs, B.C. officials lean on irksome wordplay amid cyberattacks

Rather than hiding behind sanitized language, B.C. organizations owe full transparency to those hit by data breaches
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$17K business class flights top cost among record Metro Vancouver board expenses

$17K business class flights top cost among record Metro Vancouver board expenses

Business class airfare and expensive hotels run up costs for political conferences attended by Metro Vancouver board directors.
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Statistics Canada says retail sales down 0.2% in March at $66.4 billion

Statistics Canada says retail sales down 0.2% in March at $66.4 billion

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales slowed in March as shoppers spent less at furniture, home furnishings, electronics and appliances retailers, Statistics Canada said Friday. The agency said retail sales dropped 0.2 per cent to $66.
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