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Contracting firm fined more than $43K for worker injury on Richmond construction site

Contracting firm fined more than $43K for worker injury on Richmond construction site

An explosion and fire caused a worker to be seriously injured
'Comeback Kid' of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ election says NDP must adapt and build bridges

'Comeback Kid' of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ election says NDP must adapt and build bridges

Garry Begg's slim win over the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Conservative candidate in Surrey-Guildford is still subject to a judicial recount, but for now it gives the NDP the 47 seats needed to form a majority in British Columbia's 93-seat legislature.
The loonie is trading at lows not seen in years. Here's what it means for Canadians

The loonie is trading at lows not seen in years. Here's what it means for Canadians

The Canadian dollar is trading against the U.S. dollar at levels not seen since 2020 as the combined pressures of economic outlooks, elections, and energy prices weigh. Here's what you need to know.
S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also fall

TORONTO — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s main stock index moved lower Wednesday, weighed down by losses in base metals, while U.S. markets reversed earlier gains to end in the red. U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street indexes edge lower as Alphabet jumps and Eli Lilly slumps

Stock market today: Wall Street indexes edge lower as Alphabet jumps and Eli Lilly slumps

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes gave up an early gain and ended slightly lower following a mixed set of profit reports from giants like Google’s parent company and Eli Lilly. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Wednesday.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ business leaders urge parties to prioritize economy in open letter

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ business leaders urge parties to prioritize economy in open letter

Business groups are sounding the alarm on the province's economy amid job losses, rising debt
Recounts rarely alter elections. There's another reason they matter, says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ expert

Recounts rarely alter elections. There's another reason they matter, says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ expert

Recounts may not change election results very often, but British Columbia political scientist David Black says they play an increasingly vital role in demonstrating election integrity.
Property management firm must pay evicted West Van tenants $140K

Property management firm must pay evicted West Van tenants $140K

The company argued the homeowner should be held liable, but the judge disagreed
Bryan Yu: sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ inflation hits three-year low as gas prices drop

Bryan Yu: sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ inflation hits three-year low as gas prices drop

Gas price drops lead inflation slowdown, though shelter costs remain a challenge
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post presents latest contract offer to Canadian Union of Postal Workers

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post presents latest contract offer to Canadian Union of Postal Workers

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post has presented its latest contract offer to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers in a bid to reach a new deal without a labour disruption. The new proposal includes annual wage increases amounting to 11.5 per cent over four years.