Business
Canada adds 157,000 jobs in September, returning to pre-pandemic levels
The country’s unemployment rate fell to 6.9 per cent
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B.C., Blueberry River make deal to keep most industry going
20 oil and gas, forestry, land permits suspended
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100 Mile apartment building sells for $3.29 million
Sale was $1 million over assessment
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Canada shrugs at China’s application to join Pacific Rim trade agreement
Canada says China will only be permitted entry into the CPTPP if it meets the “high standard” required
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Facebook asks court to dismiss FTC antitrust complaint
Facebook is asking a federal court to dismiss a revised complaint against it by the Federal Trade Commission, arguing that the agency has not provided enough evidence to show that the company is a monopoly.
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No need for federal involvement in Alberta coal mine review, First Nations say
First Nations considered Canada will not consider economic aspect of decision
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‘Pay-what-you-feel’ grocery store opens in Vancouver, aims to combat food insecurity
People can choose whether to donate money to help keep the market running
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$16B Site C dam takes shape as B.C. aims to sell more hydro power
B.C. Hydro manages earth fill structure, COVID-19 outbreak
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Widespread labour shortage not going away any time soon: BDC report
More than 60 per cent of Canadian businesses say that widespread labour shortages are limiting their growth
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B.C. Hydro adds $260 million in 5-year electric conversion plan
Electric car charging stations, heat pumps, hydrogen trucks
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