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Union rescinds 72-hour СÀ¶ÊÓƵ port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

Union rescinds 72-hour СÀ¶ÊÓƵ port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

VANCOUVER — The labour dispute at British Columbia ports is receiving a federal reaction previously used for events including the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, blockades associated with the Freedom Convoy, and the short-lived rebellion in Russia la
Province directs Surrey, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, to stay with local police force despite city's wishes

Province directs Surrey, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, to stay with local police force despite city's wishes

VICTORIA — It was, in British Columbia Solicitor General Mike Farnworth's own estimation, an "extraordinary" use of his powers.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ government lawyers sue province over forced unionization

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ government lawyers sue province over forced unionization

Lawyers who write laws and advise politicians allege the NDP government has violated their constitutional right to a union of their own choosing.
Automation in a fragile economy: upheavals and opportunities

Automation in a fragile economy: upheavals and opportunities

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s 2023 devastatingly expensive port strike has reignited the debate over automation’s encroachment into the workplace
Renu Bakshi: Justin Trudeau needs an editor

Renu Bakshi: Justin Trudeau needs an editor

Poorly worded government forms somehow justify additional resources
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ port strike back on after union rejects deal, saying four-year term is too long

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ port strike back on after union rejects deal, saying four-year term is too long

VANCOUVER — Workers are back on strike at British Columbia ports after their union rejected a mediator's tentative agreement, stunning business community leaders who had welcomed the end of strike action last week.
Two СÀ¶ÊÓƵ companies among North America’s fastest-growing, woman-owned businesses

Two СÀ¶ÊÓƵ companies among North America’s fastest-growing, woman-owned businesses

Female entrepreneurs still face unconscious bias, say founders
Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 2.8%, but economists warn inflation fight not over

Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 2.8%, but economists warn inflation fight not over

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate has fallen back to the country's target range for the first time in more than two years, but economists say the fight against high inflation is far from over. Annual inflation tumbled to 2.
Rob Shaw: Last-minute RCMP contracting hint makes СÀ¶ÊÓƵ decision on Surrey policing that much more convenient

Rob Shaw: Last-minute RCMP contracting hint makes СÀ¶ÊÓƵ decision on Surrey policing that much more convenient

Ottawa may want out of contract policing, which means the provincial decision is more practical
FOI records reveal delayed response to dangerous snowstorm warning in North Van

FOI records reveal delayed response to dangerous snowstorm warning in North Van

'Twas the week before Christmas, when a snowstorm vexed, a District of North Vancouver communications manager appealed for an emergency mass text.
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