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Burnaby firm ordered to pay $81K to ex-employee fired over 'strongly worded' email

Burnaby firm ordered to pay $81K to ex-employee fired over 'strongly worded' email

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered Burnaby's Gisborne Holdings Ltd. to pay an ex-employee more than $81,000 for wrongful dismissal.
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WorkSafeBC fines contractor less than $4K after worker's death in former Cineplex collapse

WorkSafeBC fines contractor less than $4K after worker's death in former Cineplex collapse

"No penalty amount or sentence can compensate for the loss of life," WorkSafeBC says.
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Commissioner says no conflict in Rolling Stones' promo at Vancouver city hall

Commissioner says no conflict in Rolling Stones' promo at Vancouver city hall

Lisa Southern: "I find the display of the Rolling Stones logo on city hall was city business."
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Questions swirl over New West mayor’s trip to UN conference in Dubai

Questions swirl over New West mayor’s trip to UN conference in Dubai

Costs covered by C40 Cities group, which New Westminster is not a member of
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Arc'Teryx vs. Adidas: Footwear giant ordered to drop Terrex brand in Vancouver store

Arc'Teryx vs. Adidas: Footwear giant ordered to drop Terrex brand in Vancouver store

Vancouver apparel company says Adidas Kitsilano store name too close to its own
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Vancouver lawyer suspended 'to protect public,' after launching lawsuit against neighbour

Vancouver lawyer suspended 'to protect public,' after launching lawsuit against neighbour

Naomi Arbabi sought $1,000 per day from neighbour for blocking her ocean view
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Beef price hikes in B.C. surpass those for other proteins

Beef price hikes in B.C. surpass those for other proteins

Some cuts of chicken, pork and salmon fell in price in B.C. in past year
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Suzanne Anton: B.C.'s ongoing vaccine mandates stand on a shaky legal foundation

Suzanne Anton: B.C.'s ongoing vaccine mandates stand on a shaky legal foundation

The decision of a recent arbitration case will send shock waves through the system, writes former B.C. attorney general Suzanne Anton
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B.C. class-action seeks compensation over alleged 23andMe breach

B.C. class-action seeks compensation over alleged 23andMe breach

Lawsuit claims millions of customers’ personal info stolen and made for sale on the Dark Web
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Kamloops research project focuses on sexual harassment in the restaurant industry

Kamloops research project focuses on sexual harassment in the restaurant industry

Initial trends indicate sexual harassment 'very widespread'
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