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With AI, workplace surveillance has ‘skyrocketed’—leaving Canadian laws behind

With AI, workplace surveillance has ‘skyrocketed’—leaving Canadian laws behind

OTTAWA — Technology that tracks your location at work and the time you're spending in the bathroom. A program that takes random screenshots of your laptop screen. A monitoring system that detects your mood during your shift.
Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in B.C.

Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in B.C.

The premier said although none of the cases relayed to him by the Jewish groups have been reported to the province, he knows from personal experience as a human rights lawyer that people may be "incredibly scared" to come forward.
Roxy Cabaret sues developer Bonnis Properties for forced closure in 2022

Roxy Cabaret sues developer Bonnis Properties for forced closure in 2022

Construction next door caused damage to the Roxy Cabaret's building, forcing nightclub to close for six weeks
Is the B.C. hot pot market too saturated for Haidilao chain's expansion?

Is the B.C. hot pot market too saturated for Haidilao chain's expansion?

Haidilao Canada says franchising options, which have recently opened in China, are not available in Canada at the moment
Support women for a better future, Governor General says on International Women's Day

Support women for a better future, Governor General says on International Women's Day

OTTAWA — Supporting women leads to better futures for all, Canada's Governor General said Friday as she reflected on her experience as a woman in power.
New funding announced for federal programs that support Indigenous entrepreneurs

New funding announced for federal programs that support Indigenous entrepreneurs

HALIFAX — The federal government is spending $2.5 million to expand an entrepreneurship program for Indigenous women and create a similar program for Indigenous youth.
Premier Eby says province 'committed' to abolish Vancouver park board

Premier Eby says province 'committed' to abolish Vancouver park board

Eby: "While there remain some details to be addressed, we are confident they will be resolved in the coming months."
Pierre Poilievre gets down to business with Board of Trade in Vancouver

Pierre Poilievre gets down to business with Board of Trade in Vancouver

Conservative leader vows to 'axe the tax, build the homes, fix the budget, stop the crime'

Bank CEO average pay tops $11 million despite most missing performance targets

TORONTO — The CEOs of four of Canada's biggest banks received an average $11 million in compensation last year, despite most of them failing to meet performance targets.
Breaking through the B.C. government’s polling secrecy

Breaking through the B.C. government’s polling secrecy

Controversy surrounds government-funded polling ahead of B.C. elections