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B.C. unemployment numbers dip slightly to 6.3 per cent in June
British Columbia's economy continued to be flat in June, with no significant increases in employment, according to Statistics Canada. The province's unemployment rate dipped slightly by 0.5 per cent to 6.3 per cent, reversing a modest hike in unemployment the month previous, as some full-time jobs were added and a few part-time jobs were shed.
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Cherry growers eye blossoming Chinese market
Okanagan cherry growers are looking ahead to a fruitful future.
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Apprenticeship programs offer an inroad for workers looking to upgrade skills
Four years ago, Tyler Simpson was facing some serious challenges, including depression and addiction. Today, he’s a journeyman cabinetmaker who last month won a silver medal at a national competition. “My substance of choice was alcohol, and I’m 3½ years sober,” Simpson said in an email. “I was diagnosed with Type 2 bipolar two years ago.
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Bombardier may win UK rail contract as Siemens withdraws
Bombardier Transportation's chances of winning an almost $1.6-billion British rail contract and maintaining its operations in Derby, England, appeared brighter Friday following the withdrawal of German rival Siemens from bidding on the Crossrail project.
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Technology revolutionizes modern automobiles (with video)
The latest auto technology makes cars safer, easier to drive.
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Legendary Vancouver clothier Murray Goldman dies
Legendary larger-than-life Vancouver clothier Murray Goldman has died at age 92.
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