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B.C.’s gig workers brace for bumpy ride in 2023

B.C.’s gig workers brace for bumpy ride in 2023

Slowing economy expected to reduce the demand for contractor-freelancer work
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Is the ‘recall David Eby’ campaign destined to be the 28th failure in 26 years?

Is the ‘recall David Eby’ campaign destined to be the 28th failure in 26 years?

Despite more than two-dozen attempts, no MLA has successfully been recalled in B.C. history
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Energy and financials help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed

Energy and financials help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in the energy and financial sectors helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 105.06 points at 20,130.11.
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Survey: Russia fights its way to the bottom of Canadians’ rankings of foreign countries

Survey: Russia fights its way to the bottom of Canadians’ rankings of foreign countries

Twice a year, Research Co. and Glacier Media review the perceptions of Canadians on foreign countries.
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Concerns raised over proposed credit union

Concerns raised over proposed credit union

Local Filipino community warned about ‘unincorporated’ credit union
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Rob Shaw: NDP has opportunity to bring affordability support to more British Columbians

Rob Shaw: NDP has opportunity to bring affordability support to more British Columbians

“We know that families and seniors and individuals are feeling the strain in our province right now,” said Premier David Eby
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Falcon takes aim at NDP handling of Massey Tunnel, business environment

Falcon takes aim at NDP handling of Massey Tunnel, business environment

"I'm not a super emotional person, but I get very angry at this discussion," Kevin Falcon said of the Massey Tunnel debate.
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Energy and utility stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks also up

Energy and utility stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks also up

TORONTO — Strength in the utility and energy sectors helped lead Canada's main stock index higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 61.99 points at 19,960.85.
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B.C. Court of Appeal hearings go online

B.C. Court of Appeal hearings go online

Chief Justice Robert Bauman said the change demonstrates the court's commitment to transparency and accountability.
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'Freedom fighter' launches petition to recall 'dictator' Premier David Eby

'Freedom fighter' launches petition to recall 'dictator' Premier David Eby

Former anti-HST/GST political campaigner turned 'freedom fighter' Salvatore Vetro is hoping to unseat Premier David Eby in his Vancouver-Point Grey riding.
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