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CPABC: Unemployment up in Northwest British Columbia, but labour shortages still persist

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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“Attracting workers remains a challenge for many businesses, despite the recent increase in unemployment.”

Key Points: 
  • “Attracting workers remains a challenge for many businesses, despite the recent increase in unemployment.”
    As of October 2023, there were 3,200 unemployed residents in Northwest B.C., up from 2,000 one year ago.
  • As a result, the unemployment rate rose 2.5 percentage points to 6.8 per cent.
  • The labour force participation rate—the proportion of working-age people who were either employed or looking for work—held steady at 67.0 per cent.
  • “That said, job vacancies remain elevated compared to before the pandemic, and results vary by industry.”
    There were 31,700 Northwest B.C.

SEIU Local 2: Solidarity Rally to Support Pete’s Frootique Workers moved to Sunday

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Given weather reports of significant rainfall (up to 70 mm) and strong winds (gusts of 70 km/h), expected on Saturday in Halifax, SEIU Local 2 is moving the scheduled Solidarity Rally for striking Pete’s Frootique workers to Sunday.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Given weather reports of significant rainfall (up to 70 mm) and strong winds (gusts of 70 km/h), expected on Saturday in Halifax, SEIU Local 2 is moving the scheduled Solidarity Rally for striking Pete’s Frootique workers to Sunday.
  • To learn more visit: https://seiulocal2.ca/petes-frootique-workers-prepare-for-strike/
    Pete’s Frootique employees voted overwhelmingly to join SEIU Local 2 in May 2022.They are still without a contract.
  • For information about the workers’ efforts to win a fair contract from Sobey’s, owners of Pete’s Frootique, visit www.PetesOnStrike.ca .
  • SEIU Local 2 represents 20,000 workers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

CPABC: Northwest B.C.’s growing population and demand for housing continued to push property values up

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Northwest B.C.’s population growth continues to be primarily driven by migrants from other provinces and countries,” said Jeanne MacNeil, CPA, CA, partner at Edmison Mehr Chartered Professional Accountants.

Key Points: 
  • Northwest B.C.’s population growth continues to be primarily driven by migrants from other provinces and countries,” said Jeanne MacNeil, CPA, CA, partner at Edmison Mehr Chartered Professional Accountants.
  • However, despite doubling the amount of housing units completed in 2022 relative to 2021, population growth continued to outpace new housing supply.”
    In 2022, there were 106 housing units completed in Terrace and Prince Rupert.
  • Continued population growth and higher demand for housing across the province pushed average assessed property values up in three of the region’s four largest municipalities (compared to 2021):
    “Despite increase in property values last year, much like the rest of B.C.
  • and Canada, we did see overall housing prices weakening across the region in the latter half of 2022,” commented MacNeil.

CPABC: Terrace housing starts slow, but major project investment continues to boost economic activity in Northwest B.C.

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Breaking it down by municipality, in 2022 there were 58 housing starts in Terrace, down from 88 in 2021; and 17 in Prince Rupert, the same as in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Breaking it down by municipality, in 2022 there were 58 housing starts in Terrace, down from 88 in 2021; and 17 in Prince Rupert, the same as in 2021.
  • “It was very encouraging to see a major new housing project start in Kitimat to help house those who are most vulnerable,” continued MacNeil.
  • “And beyond housing, our region continues to benefit from the largest major project activity in the province.”
    The total value of all major projects that were proposed, under construction, and on-hold in Northwest B.C.
  • This industry is critical to the region, and government policies need to create greater certainty for business and investment decisions.”

Logiq Appoints Former Ogilvy and WPP Executive as COO and Makes Board Changes in Preparation for Transformative M&A

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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His career has been dedicated to integrating technologies, people and data for driving profitable growth and long-term success.

Key Points: 
  • His career has been dedicated to integrating technologies, people and data for driving profitable growth and long-term success.
  • As Logiq’s new COO, he will initially be responsible for leading the company’s DataLogiq operations and preparing them for the previously announced planned spinoff into a Nasdaq-traded SPAC.
  • Commented Andrews: “I'm excited to join the amazing Logiq team at this critical stage in its growth and development.
  • The PrivCo is expected to nominate additional board members following the transaction, as well as make additional executive appointments.

CPABC: Northwest B.C. employment up, but labour participation rates down

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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As of September 2022, total employment in the region reached 42,700, a 1.4 per cent increase compared to September 2021.

Key Points: 
  • As of September 2022, total employment in the region reached 42,700, a 1.4 per cent increase compared to September 2021.
  • Compared to September 2019, Northwest B.C.s employment remained down by 5.3 per cent while the population grew by 0.9 per cent.
  • Northwest B.C.s labour participation rate the portion of working-aged individuals actively seeking or employed was 64.6 per cent in September 2022, a 4.1 percentage point decline compared to September 2019.
  • Prior to the pandemic, our region had a robust labour market with a high employment rate and low unemployment, continued MacNeil.

New Book NO LIPSTICK FOR ME Considers The Cost Of Settling For A Less Than Desirable Mate

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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Desperate to be loved, MacNeil deluded herself into thinking things would get better, but she faced continual brutality and abuse.

Key Points: 
  • Desperate to be loved, MacNeil deluded herself into thinking things would get better, but she faced continual brutality and abuse.
  • Clinging to all the strength she had left; she remarkably forged a path toward self-reliance, beating the odds while also raising four children.
  • Wanting a better life for her children than she experienced, she found a way to become financially independent, and made her escape.
  • Her story is proof that leaving a toxic relationship is possible and reminds readers that everyone deserves love and respect.

Unifor challenges unfair firing of 7 Marine Atlantic workers

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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"We are taking this issue very seriously and will be firm with Marine Atlantic in demanding they re-instate these members," said Linda MacNeil, Atlantic Regional Director.

Key Points: 
  • "We are taking this issue very seriously and will be firm with Marine Atlantic in demanding they re-instate these members," said Linda MacNeil, Atlantic Regional Director.
  • Firing experienced workers over things like child care conflicts and medical appointments is a massive over-reach."
  • "Management should take a closer look at the problem they created in scheduling and find other ways to address last-minute changes without firing good workers.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Kingdom of the West - An Adventure Set in Old Morocco

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ISIS. Al Qaeda. The Taliban. What spurred the rise of Islamic fundamentalists bent on attacking Western nations? Answer: fierce resentment of Western imperialists who colonized Muslim nations, reduced their people to slaves and stole their nations' wealth for decades.

Key Points: 
  • What spurred the rise of Islamic fundamentalists bent on attacking Western nations?
  • Answer: fierce resentment of Western imperialists who colonized Muslim nations, reduced their people to slaves and stole their nations' wealth for decades.
  • Louis De Granville, leader of the Comit du Maroc, the clandestine business leaders that exploited Morocco.
  • Given the rampant anti-Muslim and anti-indigenous sentiment that persists to this day in throughout Western nations, Kingdom of the Westis highly relevant to the times.

Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Awards Three New Scholarships

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Three scholarships will support research into resources to support food security among perinatal women, the relationship between food insecurity and mental health among adolescents, and Indigenous food sovereignty

Key Points: 
  • Three scholarships will support research into resources to support food security among perinatal women, the relationship between food insecurity and mental health among adolescents, and Indigenous food sovereignty
    MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 16, 2022 /CNW/ -(TSX: MFI) Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") today announced that it has awarded three new scholarship in Food Security, with nine scholarships funded to date.
  • For more information about the scholarship process, visit the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security .
  • The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") is a registered charity committed to working collaboratively to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030.
  • Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods") is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Schneiders Country Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife and Field Roast.