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B.C. construction sector seeks support as workers shortage, late payments persist

VICTORIA — British Columbia's construction industry says its workforce numbers have improved in recent years, but persistent labour shortages are putting "extreme pressures" on...

Guilty pleas entered in stock fraud case involving Canadian ‘entities’

The stock promoter utilized by B.C. businessman and securities fraud convict Avtar Dhillon has entered two guilty pleas over his role in illegally raising...

Conflict heating up between Parkland Crop. and top shareholder Simpson Oil

CALGARY — The internal strife at fuel retailer Parkland Corp.continues as the Calgary-based company rejected a call by its largest shareholder to consider a...

Okanagan company gets green light for GMO non-browning apple

An Okanagan-based company is thrilled that their latest trademarked non-browning apple has been green-lit for sale on Canadian shelves, after a history of public...

B.C. businesses want feds to fight inflation in next week’s budget

In anticipation of the federal budget release next week, B.C. businesses are revealing their top priorities. The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT) and...

The federal government’s proposed AI legislation misses the mark on protecting Canadians

There is global consensus among civil society, academia and industry that artificial intelligence adoption comes with risks and harms. Addressing these concerns have been...

What B.C. construction firms need to know about Forced Labour Act

What do global issues of abusive labour practices have to do with a B.C. construction or development business? Potentially quite a bit, says the...

BC Lions, City of Kamloops in talks as training camp contract comes to an end

There is a chance this spring will mark the end of the BC Lions’ 15-year run holding training camp in the Tournament Capital, but...

CN train collides with truck on North Van railroad crossing

CN Police are investigating after a CN tanker train hit a truck on an uncontrolled railroad track crossing in North Vancouver Thursday. The collision...

Tax filing changes ‘raising the burden’ on B.C. taxpayers

Tax filing changes ‘raising the burden’ on taxpayers Whether you’re an employee or an employer, experts are flagging a few critical tax and filing changes that individuals and businesses should be aware of when preparing their 2023...

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