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Work-from-home could have 'catastrophic' effect on Victoria economy: business groups

Work-from-home could have 'catastrophic' effect on Victoria economy: business groups

Provincial government is decentralizing its workforce.
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Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 27, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 27, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Top business stories of the week (Feb. 20-24)

Top business stories of the week (Feb. 20-24)

What we've been following in business this past week
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Opinion: A prosperous economy will help B.C. improve collective outcomes

Opinion: A prosperous economy will help B.C. improve collective outcomes

Premier David Eby and his government have an ambitious list of priorities.
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Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy approved after Surrey reversal

Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy approved after Surrey reversal

With Surrey and Township of Langley on board, the Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy calls for more affordable housing, less carbon pollution and more protected green space while still building industrial lands and adding one million more people by 2050.
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S&P/TSX holds steady Friday on gains in energy and financials, U.S. markets fall

S&P/TSX holds steady Friday on gains in energy and financials, U.S. markets fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index held firm Friday, buoyed by sturdy energy and financial sectors but offset by dips in other areas, while U.S. markets fell. The S&P/TSX composite index nudged up 31 points to 20,219.19.
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Industry minister announces $250 million to upskill workers

Industry minister announces $250 million to upskill workers

TORONTO — Federal Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government is launching a $250 million upskilling program targeting high-growth sectors.
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In the Courts: Refusing to resign not a fireable offence, judge rules

In the Courts: Refusing to resign not a fireable offence, judge rules

Doug Zoehner, a 44 per cent shareholder of Algo Communication Products, was found to have been wrongfully dismissed by the company also owned by his brothers
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Canada's inflation rate is expected to fall significantly this year. Here's why

Canada's inflation rate is expected to fall significantly this year. Here's why

OTTAWA — After a steep and rapid climb in prices, Canada's inflation rate is expected to fall significantly this year, giving comfort to economists worried about untamed price growth but little relief to Canadians who have fallen behind.
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Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 24, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 24, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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