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Okanagan wineries ask for government relief on markup regime for out-of-province grapes

Okanagan wineries ask for government relief on markup regime for out-of-province grapes

Industry calls for tax relief, markup relaxation after devastating winter freeze
‘Meltdown’: A week later, WestJet continues to feel the fallout from mechanics strike

‘Meltdown’: A week later, WestJet continues to feel the fallout from mechanics strike

Fallout from the unexpected job action continued well into last week, and figures from the airline suggest at least 170,000 passengers have been affected.
B.C. ship and dock foremen issue 72-hour strike notice to employer

B.C. ship and dock foremen issue 72-hour strike notice to employer

VANCOUVER — A union representing ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has issued 72-hour strike notice against their employer.
‘It’s been hell’: Customers frustrated over treatment by WestJet during strike

‘It’s been hell’: Customers frustrated over treatment by WestJet during strike

Travellers expressed frustration this week over WestJet's response after the airline cancelled more than 1,200 flights due to a strike by plane mechanics, leading advocates to accuse it of breaching consumer protection rules.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island to get $3 billion in power grid upgrades

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island to get $3 billion in power grid upgrades

About eight per cent of the $36 billion BC Hydro plans to spend over 10 years earmarked for the Island
B.C.'s job market slumps with 10K positions lost in June

B.C.'s job market slumps with 10K positions lost in June

Unemployment rate ticks downward as more British Columbians leave workforce
A new U.K. government renews hopes for a free-trade deal with Canada

A new U.K. government renews hopes for a free-trade deal with Canada

OTTAWA — The major shift in the British political landscape after Thursday's election is reviving hope for a possible free-trade deal across the pond in Canada.
Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement.
Richmond box company fined $290K for fatal work injury

Richmond box company fined $290K for fatal work injury

A forklift operator was struck by loaded pallets in 2022.
B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

VICTORIA — Three provincial New Democrat ministers have announced they won't seek re-election in British Columbia's fall vote.