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Long-term care survey finds little has changed for the better, says seniors advocate

Long-term care survey finds little has changed for the better, says seniors advocate

The survey of about 11,000 long-term-care residents and 8,000 visitors — which follows a similar survey six years ago — found there continues to be insufficient staff to help residents with bathing and eating
Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

A bitter strike at the Rogers Sugar refinery in Vancouver is taking some of the sweetness out of the holiday season for bakers and candy-makers.
New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

The B.C. Securities Commission is joining most major jurisdictions in North America with the introduction of a whistleblower program aimed at catching bad actors in the investment industry
Longtime Burnaby Board of Trade CEO Paul Holden to retire

Longtime Burnaby Board of Trade CEO Paul Holden to retire

Burnaby Board of Trade will look for a new leader as its president of more than a decade steps down.
B.C. replaces Surrey Police Board with administrator over troubled transition

B.C. replaces Surrey Police Board with administrator over troubled transition

British Columbia's solicitor general has suspended the Surrey Police Board and replaced it with an administrator to perform all its duties, ousting Mayor Brenda Locke from her role in Surrey's troubled transition from the RCMP to an independent police force.
Council's 'opposition' reflects on one year under ABC Vancouver

Council's 'opposition' reflects on one year under ABC Vancouver

Christine Boyle, Adriane Carr and Pete Fry are the only non-ABC Vancouver politicians at city hall.
B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

The "pay transparency" measure will allow drivers to know how much they'll earn for each trip before deciding whether to accept an assignment. 
Lawsuit alleges woman 'ransacked' B.C. home, illegally claimed inheritance

Lawsuit alleges woman 'ransacked' B.C. home, illegally claimed inheritance

Deceased's mother-in-law claims will from 1995 is valid, and leaves her all assets
Online resources can help bridge gap for young investors seeking financial advice

Online resources can help bridge gap for young investors seeking financial advice

TORONTO — While some financial advisers might be unwilling to take on younger clients with small accounts, experts say that shouldn't deter young investors from beginning their financial journey and that online resources can be a good place to start
Elizabeth Murphy: BC NDP housing bills need to be withdrawn

Elizabeth Murphy: BC NDP housing bills need to be withdrawn

Local authorities know more about their communities and the best ways to develop them
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