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Forestry is key to growing a resilient bioeconomy in B.C.

Forestry is key to growing a resilient bioeconomy in B.C.

When a pulp mill closes, three to five sawmills also close, and they are critical to a diverse and sustainable bioeconomy
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The motherhood pay gap: Why women’s earnings decline after having children

The motherhood pay gap: Why women’s earnings decline after having children

New research shows that women’s earnings are negatively impacted by having children, while men’s aren’t. The effects can be long-lasting and contribute to the gender pay gap.
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Data points: Latest payroll data points to increased slack in B.C. economy

Data points: Latest payroll data points to increased slack in B.C. economy

B.C.'s total job count sat at around 2.54 million positions in November 2023
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Canadians' views on the U.S., China up notably in 2024

Canadians' views on the U.S., China up notably in 2024

New polling shows Canadians' views of the country's biggest trade partner are better under Biden.
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Data points: B.C. home sales report first gain in six months as retail sales slow

Data points: B.C. home sales report first gain in six months as retail sales slow

Year-over-year home sales in November 2023 were down by more than nine per cent
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Opinion: Women still face gender inequalities at work post-pandemic

Opinion: Women still face gender inequalities at work post-pandemic

The most recent data from Statistics Canada shows that, while gender inequalities in the workplace remain fairly large between women and men, there are some notable exceptions.
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Trevor Hancock: The fossil-fuel industry is the new tobacco

Trevor Hancock: The fossil-fuel industry is the new tobacco

Not only does it disregard the wellbeing of people and the planet in its pursuit of profit, it uses many of the same tactics — even consultants — as the tobacco industry
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Jock Finlayson: B.C.’s forest policies have lost balance and perspective

Jock Finlayson: B.C.’s forest policies have lost balance and perspective

In prioritizing conservation and other environmental objectives, the provincial government has downplayed the importance of sustaining an economically viable industry
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Data points: B.C. goods exports finally grow as construction intentions cool

Data points: B.C. goods exports finally grow as construction intentions cool

B.C. merchandise exports returned to positive territory for the first time since January 2023
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Embracing B.C.'s electric future

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Embracing B.C.'s electric future

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