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B.C. returns 200 square kilometres of traditional territory to Lake Babine Nation2023-01-28 00:27:45
The Lake Babine Nation and the province of British Columbia have signed a land transfer agreement on Friday, marking the official return of 200 square kilometres of traditional territory to the First Nation.
Hospital psychiatrist gives contradicting evidence at inquest into death of VPD Const. Nicole Chan2023-01-28 00:27:45
The psychiatrist who released Vancouver police Const. Nicole Chan from hospital hours before she died by suicide gave evidence Friday that contradicts what a Vancouver police officer told Coroner's Court a day earlier.
B.C. approves 2.5% Vancouver accommodation tax to help city pay to host FIFA World Cup2023-01-28 00:27:45
Starting Feb. 1, booking a room in a Vancouver hotel, Airbnb or vacation rental by owner (VBRO) will come with an additional 2.5 per cent tax as the city seeks to raise revenue to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
'People have noticed us': CBC launches permanent bureau in Nanaimo, one of Canada's fastest-growing cities2023-01-28 00:27:45
CBC News is marking the official launch of its permanent bureau in Nanaimo, B.C., with radio shows On The Island, BC Today, All Points West and North by Northwest broadcasting from Serious Coffee on Hammond Bay Road in the Harbour City.
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NGK announces name change2023-01-27 00:08:47
NGK Spark Plugs Canada will be known as Niterra Canada Ltd. as of April 1. The ignition and sensor specialist announced the name change late last year but had not picked the date for the new name to be official.…
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Supply chaos predicted due to early Chinese New Year2023-01-27 00:08:47Freight forwarders and supply chain professionals are expecting disruptions owing to COVID outbreaks in China and this year’s early Chinese New Year factory closures. According to the annual Chinese New Year survey by Container xChange, 73 percent of supply chain…
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Changing the mindset from tech to owner2023-01-27 00:08:47Moving from technician to shop isn’t a simple transition. It requires a change to your mindset in how you approach not just making money, but paying attention to the details of the shop, a pair of coaches recently advised. During…
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Will the latest interest rate hike be the last one for a while?2023-01-27 00:08:47The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate to the highest point in 16 years. At the same time, it signalled that this could be the last hike for a little while. The quarter of a percentage point increase…
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Canada's Mikaël Kingsbury captures World Cup moguls gold on home snow2023-01-28 00:04:32
Canadian freestyle ski star Mikaël Kingsbury won moguls gold in front of a home crowd on Friday at the World Cup event at Val Saint-Côme, Que.
Trudeau government dropped the ball on fighting abuse in sport, former minister says2023-01-28 00:04:32
A Liberal MP and former sport minister is again calling for a public inquiry into abuse in sport â and is accusing her own government of not doing enough to tackle the problem.
What to know for the NFL's too-close-to-call conference title games2023-01-28 00:04:32
CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the pair of highly competitive matchups that will decide who squares off in Super Bowl LVII.
Competition like none other: Athletes ready to shine at Arctic Winter Games2023-01-28 00:04:32
A week of the Arctic Winter Games is set to kick-off Sunday in Wood Buffalo, Alta. Athletes, coaches and organizers eagerly anticipate the unique contests of strength, skill and endurance.
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Canada's Mikaël Kingsbury captures World Cup moguls gold on home snow2023-01-28 00:04:32
Canadian freestyle ski star Mikaël Kingsbury won moguls gold in front of a home crowd on Friday at the World Cup event at Val Saint-Côme, Que.
Trudeau government dropped the ball on fighting abuse in sport, former minister says2023-01-28 00:04:32 A Liberal MP and former sport minister is again calling for a public inquiry into abuse in sport â and is accusing her own government of not doing enough to tackle the problem.
What to know for the NFL's too-close-to-call conference title games2023-01-28 00:04:32 CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the pair of highly competitive matchups that will decide who squares off in Super Bowl LVII.
Competition like none other: Athletes ready to shine at Arctic Winter Games2023-01-28 00:04:32 A week of the Arctic Winter Games is set to kick-off Sunday in Wood Buffalo, Alta. Athletes, coaches and organizers eagerly anticipate the unique contests of strength, skill and endurance.
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Welcome to The Office T his section is designed specifically for you, the owner/operator or manager of an automotive-related business here in British Columbia. Throughout this website, you will find m...
Mandatory Certification Is Coming Let's start 2023 with some important news that will affect all of us, within this trade, here in BC. Yes, mandatory certification for all our skilled trades workers w...
The Automotive Aftermarket is a dominant industry, here in Canada. But we are all so disconnected. This is a 32-billion-dollar industry made up of thousands of regional and international manufacturers...Mandatory Certification: BC My Personal Views by; Bob Paff Before I start, I just wish to say that my opinions below are based upon my knowledge of the automotive service industry and do not reflect t...
