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Northwood Pulp workers facing hundreds of job losses

Northwood Pulp workers facing hundreds of job losses

Union president Jonathan Blacker says failed government policies and bad forest practices to blame for ailing industry
Labour board to review safety concerns of potential rail strike, making delay likely

Labour board to review safety concerns of potential rail strike, making delay likely

The federal government has asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to review whether a strike by rail workers would jeopardize Canadians' health and safety, adding a new element of uncertainty in the lead-up to potential job action.
Dozens of young salmon killed in suspected North Vancouver chemical spill

Dozens of young salmon killed in suspected North Vancouver chemical spill

Someone was power washing nearby, but it’s hard to confirm if that was the source, district says
Ditch the jerks; work with smart people and learn from them

Ditch the jerks; work with smart people and learn from them

Do good things with good people, bluntly tell others when they are jerks or unacceptably negative, and draw boundaries, says the co-founder of Politico and Axios
'Sophisticated' state actor behind B.C. government cyberattacks, say officials

'Sophisticated' state actor behind B.C. government cyberattacks, say officials

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has determined a state actor or state-sponsored actor is behind a serious cyber-security attack on provincial government digital infrastructure.
Proposed LNG plant draws opposition during public comment period

Proposed LNG plant draws opposition during public comment period

Old Winton Global mill site better spot for LNG plant says community association
Canucks fans cheering and spending big at restaurants during playoffs, says report

Canucks fans cheering and spending big at restaurants during playoffs, says report

Data from Moneris shows significant increase in spending near Rogers Arena during home and away games
Surrey mayor challenges regional climate plans as 'too prescriptive'

Surrey mayor challenges regional climate plans as 'too prescriptive'

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke led a challenge against the recommendations to protect trees and measure climate impacts, saying they were 'too prescriptive' for 'growth communities.'
Doubts grow over June interest rate cut after big gains seen in jobs report

Doubts grow over June interest rate cut after big gains seen in jobs report

OTTAWA — The odds of a June interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada appear to have fallen after the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada showed employment jumped by 90,000 last month.
April asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada; as Ontario sees only decline: report

April asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada; as Ontario sees only decline: report

The average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago, while a slight month-over-month increase was also recorded for the first time since January, a new report says. The report by Urbanation and Rentals.