Alberta leaders clash over temporary foreign worker limits
Edmonton PC leadership candidates say Ottawa plans to cap temporary foreign workers will not fit Alberta. Jim Prentice argues for province specific needs while Ric McIver and Thomas Lukaszuk push for tighter rules with protections for local jobs and business sectors. Voting in September will decide the next premier.
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Veteran mediator declines to help end BC teachers strike
Vancouver A veteran mediator, Vince Ready, declined a mediation request in the British Columbia teachers strike. Rich Overgaard said Ready lacked time, as educators planned to consider other mediators. The dispute centers on pay and class size with the strike halting classes for over 500,000 students.
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Happy hour rules may raise beer prices in British Columbia
British Columbia introduces new pricing rules allowing daytime specials while enforcing a minimum 25 cent per ounce rate for beer. Vancouver bar owners warn prices could rise, with Sam Yehia noting a pitcher could cost over 14 dollars with tax. Health advocates and the liquor board defend the policy as promoting responsible drinking.
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