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Hundreds of Metro Vancouver Rogers workers could strike in October
Workers want job security after Rogers reportedly laid off employees following its merger with Shaw
Ex-NHL player admits illegal insider trading, consulting misconduct in B.C.
Cameron Paddock, a director of minor hockey in North Vancouver, admitted to illegally trading securities for companies that issued him consulting contracts.
B.C. lawsuit targets drugmakers, retailers for selling ineffective cold medicine
Shopper in potential class-action lawsuit claims he was misled into spending money on phenylephrine products
B.C. legislature loses bid to thwart union organizing in legislative assembly
The B.C. Supreme Court rejected a petition that sought to overturn a Labour Relations Board decision
Quest University sale details redacted from newly disclosed agreements
Significant information regarding Capilano University’s acquisition of the troubled Squamish school were censored from records disclosed under freedom of information law
After briefing on intel, Singh says 'clear evidence' India involved in B.C. killing
Burnaby MLA received briefing days after prime minister told the House of Commons about 'credible allegations' against India
Marine company and owner fined $300K for tugboat sinking that killed B.C. man
Wainwright Marine and Bates fined a total of $295,000 based on a joint submission from both defence and prosecution
Richmond MP addresses safety concerns amid Canada-India tensions
The killing of a Sikh leader in Surrey has sparked tensions between Canada and India
Single B.C. legal regulator legislation delayed to spring 2024
A new, single regulator for legal service providers would be in line with regulatory changes to other professions in B.C. over the past three years; but lawyers have voiced concerns about...
B.C. premier in Ottawa to discuss wildfires, infrastructure, clean energy
Eby's visit comes as British Columbia nears the end of a record-breaking wildfire season