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Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Stereotyping by colleagues and a lack of accessibility in the workplace remain prominent barriers.
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B.C. mega-projects scale back construction employment as they near completion

B.C. mega-projects scale back construction employment as they near completion

As $100B in projects winds down, uncertainty on economic consequences ramps up
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More than half of small and medium firms affected by extreme weather: KPMG in Canada

TORONTO — KPMG in Canada says almost 60 per cent of small- and medium-sized businesses across the country have been affected by extreme weather events this year.
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B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

VICTORIA — New legislation that takes aim at rapidly expanding short-term rentals in British Columbia will increase badly needed long-term rental housing, Premier David Eby said after the act was introduced in the legislature Monday.
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Data points: B.C.’s population growth rate hits highest level in nearly 30 years

Data points: B.C.’s population growth rate hits highest level in nearly 30 years

The province and its counterparts are welcoming newcomers at a furious pace, writes Bryan Yu
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B.C. to bring in law forcing Surrey to go with municipal police force

B.C. to bring in law forcing Surrey to go with municipal police force

VICTORIA — British Columbia Solicitor General Mike Farnworth has introduced legislation that will require the City of Surrey to provide policing with a municipal force in the latest jurisdictional salvo over the RCMP and the Surrey Police Service.
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Police force transition consumes Surrey council’s first year in office

Police force transition consumes Surrey council’s first year in office

Critics say infrastructure, business and taxation issues have largely been ignored as a result
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B.C. pension fund manager part of US$3.1B acquisition deal for Consolidated Communications

B.C. pension fund manager part of US$3.1B acquisition deal for Consolidated Communications

Proposal to buy the broadband and fibre provider was first made public in April
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Suncor CEO says company committed to decarbonization, is accused of greenwashing

Suncor CEO says company committed to decarbonization, is accused of greenwashing

OTTAWA — Suncor remains totally committed to eliminating its carbon footprint in less than three decades, the company's CEO said Monday on Parliament Hill.
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Construction sector wants to reduce use of temporary foreign workers

Construction sector wants to reduce use of temporary foreign workers

Program compliance is strong, but the sector prefers domestic workers
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