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Les Leyne: Time for housing starts, not housing talk

Les Leyne: Time for housing starts, not housing talk

A new version of the NDP’s housing policy was ordered because the first multi-billion dollar version hasn’t made enough progress in alleviating the crisis
Top business stories of the week (April 3-7)

Top business stories of the week (April 3-7)

From housing plans to rather odd developments for the B.C. labour market
Federal tax workers vote in favour of striking in middle of tax filing season

Federal tax workers vote in favour of striking in middle of tax filing season

OTTAWA — More than 35,000 federal workers who assess and approve tax returns will be in a legal strike position by April 14, just two weeks before the annual deadline for Canadians to file their taxes.
B.C.'s short-term rental policies on track, issues with enforcement remain

B.C.'s short-term rental policies on track, issues with enforcement remain

Different municipalities have different economic needs, making it difficult to implement provincewide regulations
B.C. job growth grinds to a halt in March: StatCan

B.C. job growth grinds to a halt in March: StatCan

Province loses 100 jobs after posting gains in the thousands in previous months
These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2023

These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2023

Vancouver's Absolute Software is among the latest to cut its workforce this year
B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9 per cent inflation

B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9 per cent inflation

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minimum wage will increase to $16.75 an hour, a boost that the government says would fulfil a promise to tie the benchmark pay level to inflation. The new minimum wage is to kick in on June 1, representing a 6.
B.C. small businesses chafe at 'unsustainable' minimum wage hike

B.C. small businesses chafe at 'unsustainable' minimum wage hike

B.C. government’s minimum wage hike too much, too sudden
How B.C. politicians aim to create more certainty for developers

How B.C. politicians aim to create more certainty for developers

Housing minister expands on new BC Builds program, plans to digitize permitting processes
Fungus that can wipe out bat populations found in B.C. for first time

Fungus that can wipe out bat populations found in B.C. for first time

If you find a sick or dead bat, do not pick it up with your bare hands.
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