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41% of B.C. workers ready to leave jobs amid pandemic: survey

41% of B.C. workers ready to leave jobs amid pandemic: survey

While employees are ready to turn in their time cards for good, a majority of B.C. employers have a more positive outlook.
Hootsuite workers who spoke out over ICE deal say they’re no longer employed

Hootsuite workers who spoke out over ICE deal say they’re no longer employed

At least two Hootsuite Inc. workers who spoke out publicly against a contract with ICE say they are no longer employed at the Vancouver-based tech company.
BC Supreme Court approves MEC's sale to Kingswood Capital

BC Supreme Court approves MEC's sale to Kingswood Capital

The decision comes after weeks of dissent from many of MEC’s over 5 million members.
Vancouver mayor reflects on halfway mark in 4-year term

Vancouver mayor reflects on halfway mark in 4-year term

Kennedy Stewart: ‘People are wondering about the direction of council’
Amazon places an order for another 3,000 Vancouver tech workers

Amazon places an order for another 3,000 Vancouver tech workers

The redevelopment of the old Canada Post building - Amazon's new Vancouver home - is expected to be completed by 2023.
ICE says Hootsuite hasn’t formally dropped controversial contract

ICE says Hootsuite hasn’t formally dropped controversial contract

A spokesperson for ICE provided comment
Hootsuite backs out of U.S. ICE partnership amid employee uproar

Hootsuite backs out of U.S. ICE partnership amid employee uproar

"We made the decision to proceed with signing a contract with ICE," admitted the new CEO of the Vancouver-based tech darling.
Cosmetics giant Lush seeks court permission to dissolve Canadian arm

Cosmetics giant Lush seeks court permission to dissolve Canadian arm

The end could be near for Vancouver-based Lush Canada – a profitable venture with declining but substantial sales.
Co-operative members raise $76,000 for legal fees in battle to 'Save MEC'

Co-operative members raise $76,000 for legal fees in battle to 'Save MEC'

A group of fiercely loyal members is on a mission to keep the co-op out of the hands of an American private equity firm
Vancouver's Science World seeks provincial support to stay open

Vancouver's Science World seeks provincial support to stay open

"We can't continue to operate at a loss on a monthly basis. It's just, that’s not sustainable.”
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