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Saul Klein retires after 11 years as UVic business dean

Saul Klein retires after 11 years as UVic business dean

Klein saw the school through significant enrolment growth and developed courses and partnerships that gave it a global reputation
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Union says B.C. port employers want government to do 'dirty work' to end strike

Union says B.C. port employers want government to do 'dirty work' to end strike

VANCOUVER 鈥� The president of the union representing striking British Columbia port workers said employers are waiting for the federal government to do their "dirty work" instead of negotiating an end to the workers' six-day strike.
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Employers call for binding arbitration after fifth day of B.C. port strike

Employers call for binding arbitration after fifth day of B.C. port strike

VANCOUVER 鈥� Maritime employers in British Columbia are proposing binding arbitration to end the province's port strike, after talks with the workers' union deadlocked.
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Strike could cost $250 million per week, experts say, with consumers taking a hit too

Strike could cost $250 million per week, experts say, with consumers taking a hit too

The B.C. port workers strike could cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars per week, experts and business groups say, with smaller operators and consumers feeling the biggest pinch.
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Another economic forecast suggests deeper contraction for B.C.

Another economic forecast suggests deeper contraction for B.C.

Deloitte economic forecast notes consumer spending outstripping household income.
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Real estate sales up as market returns to traditional seasonal pattern

Real estate sales up as market returns to traditional seasonal pattern

A total of 705 properties sold in June, up from 612 in June of last year
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Job action at Nanaimo, Port Alberni ports stalls cargo transport

Job action at Nanaimo, Port Alberni ports stalls cargo transport

With pickets up at Port of Nanaimo and Port Alberni, containers aren鈥檛 being filled and cargo from pulp and paper manufacturer Paper Excellence is sitting in a warehouse.
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Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels

Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels

The Rapid Deploy devices developed by Barnacle Systems Inc. are being placed on problem vessels and allow the coast guard to remotely monitor if the vessel begins to sink or drag anchor.
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Upgrades to B.C. Hydro dams near Campbell River could cost up to $1.7B

Upgrades to B.C. Hydro dams near Campbell River could cost up to $1.7B

B.C. Hydro has submitted proposals to the B.C. Utilities Commission for the work at Strathcona and Ladore dams
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Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

VANCOUVER 鈥� Talks to end a strike at British Columbia's ports have stalled with both sides accusing the other of being unreasonable.
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