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Former CFO suing RBC for $49 million in wrongful dismissal claim

Former CFO suing RBC for $49 million in wrongful dismissal claim

TORONTO — The former chief financial officer for Royal Bank of Canada is suing the bank for almost $50 million over claims of wrongful dismissal.
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Fish harvesters help with research on rising acidity of oceans

Fish harvesters help with research on rising acidity of oceans

Scientific research is expanding along the B.C. coast to better understand the effects of ocean acidification, and how to respond.
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'On the brink': Airlines flee small cities, cutting key links to rest of the country

'On the brink': Airlines flee small cities, cutting key links to rest of the country

MONTREAL — From his office overlooking the runway at Gander International Airport, Reg Wright can see all flights in and out of his corner of Newfoundland. But in recent years, those plane spottings have been fewer and farther between.
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Chinese mining firm subsidiary disputes Ottawa's review of Peruvian gold mine deal

Chinese mining firm subsidiary disputes Ottawa's review of Peruvian gold mine deal

A subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned mining firm says Canada is wrongly considering a national security review in its agreement to purchase a gold and copper mine in Peru. In May, Vancouver-based Pan American Silver Corp.
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Burnaby says Trans Mountain blocking release of risk assessment, emergency simulation

Burnaby says Trans Mountain blocking release of risk assessment, emergency simulation

The city said it planned to release a 2021 risk assessment this week as part of its planning and public engagement for a "full-scale emergency exercise" on Burnaby Mountain in 2027.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. NDP's 'affordable' housing promises hard to keep

Rob Shaw: B.C. NDP's 'affordable' housing promises hard to keep

Taxpayer-funded housing projects fail to deliver on NDP's affordability promises.
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B.C. couple partially victorious in bankruptcy fight with securities regulator

B.C. couple partially victorious in bankruptcy fight with securities regulator

VANCOUVER — The chair of the British Columbia Securities Commission is calling on the federal government to change legislation to protect investors after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled fines issued by regulators can be wiped out by bankruptcy.
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Rob Shaw: BC United moves to add Liberal identifier to October ballot

Rob Shaw: BC United moves to add Liberal identifier to October ballot

Leader Kevin Falcon says "there's a huge amount of confusion out there" when it comes to the party's name change.
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B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

"This year we've noticed a dramatic downturn in traffic. It has really impacted our sales. I've had to cut staff," says winery owner.
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Thousands of cybersecurity professionals needed in Canada, report shows

Thousands of cybersecurity professionals needed in Canada, report shows

Ninety per cent of Canadian organizations report security breaches stemming from skill gaps.
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