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СÀ¶ÊÓƵ in court against pharma companies in bid to certify opioid class-action lawsuit

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ in court against pharma companies in bid to certify opioid class-action lawsuit

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Attorney General Niki Sharma said the lawsuit marks a "novel approach" to speed up the process as governments try to hold companies accountable for making, selling and marketing opioids. 
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ educator says long waits for record checks hurting childcare industry

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ educator says long waits for record checks hurting childcare industry

A 2021 report states 45 per cent of early childhood educators employers reported experiencing a net loss of staff across all positions
Rob Shaw: NDP takes shockingly pragmatic approach to gig economy legislation

Rob Shaw: NDP takes shockingly pragmatic approach to gig economy legislation

A sensible balance to dealing with employment concerns under multinational tech companies has a much better chance of long-term survival, writes Rob Shaw
Prince George region to see 21,100 job openings over next 10 years, report predicts

Prince George region to see 21,100 job openings over next 10 years, report predicts

98 percent of job openings in the region to come from replacing retiring workers over the next decade
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

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.
Banks set to report earnings strained by economic slowdown

Banks set to report earnings strained by economic slowdown

TORONTO — Signs of economic slowdown are growing, and Canadian banks could add more evidence this upcoming week.
Whistler’s housing challenges dampen welcome for new professional legislation

Whistler’s housing challenges dampen welcome for new professional legislation

New provincial legislation will make it easier for workers with foreign credentials to work in the area of their expertise
B.C lawyer caught in $78M fraud case, disbarred for money laundering

B.C lawyer caught in $78M fraud case, disbarred for money laundering

'The public must know that illegal activities by lawyers will be severely sanctioned,' wrote the Law Society of British Columbia.
Right-wing politics threatens sunny partnerships at EU-Canada Summit, warns expert

Right-wing politics threatens sunny partnerships at EU-Canada Summit, warns expert

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The leaders of Canada and the European Union wrapped up a two-day summit in Newfoundland on Friday with a flurry of partnership announcements on green energy, raw minerals and research funding.
Union says deal for Vancouver police would make them highest-paid officers in Canada

Union says deal for Vancouver police would make them highest-paid officers in Canada

Vancouver's unionized officers have been working without a collective agreement since the last deal expired on Dec. 31, 2022.
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