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How the Hollywood writers strike will affect the B.C. film industry

How the Hollywood writers strike will affect the B.C. film industry

The Vancouver film industry was prepared for Tuesday's strike news
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Kirk LaPointe: SFU’s Red Leaf football debacle has fans and players red-faced

Kirk LaPointe: SFU’s Red Leaf football debacle has fans and players red-faced

SFU fumbled the cancellation of its football program, writes Kirk LaPointe.
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Hollywood writers, slamming 'gig economy,' to go on strike

Hollywood writers, slamming 'gig economy,' to go on strike

The Writers Guild of America said that its 11,500 unionized screenwriters will head to the picket lines Tuesday
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SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed program’s rebirth

SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed program’s rebirth

Lawyer says the university has shown 'little regard' for the players and their well-being
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Figure skaters the latest to demand Canadian sport system reform

Figure skaters the latest to demand Canadian sport system reform

B.C. athletes say they lack confidence in Skate Canada because it has not adequately dealt with complaints
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PNE unveils designs of new $70M amphitheatre

PNE unveils designs of new $70M amphitheatre

“The amphitheatre will be a jewel in Vancouver’s crown of spectacular venues."
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Labour board dismisses nurses' complaint against union over vaccine mandate firings

Labour board dismisses nurses' complaint against union over vaccine mandate firings

Termination letters noted that the nurses had been repeatedly advised provincial order requiring them to be vaccinated against COVID-19
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Calgary, Alberta, Flames and Stampede reach deal on $1.2B arena project

Calgary, Alberta, Flames and Stampede reach deal on $1.2B arena project

Overall cost also includes parking, transit improvements, a new community rink and an enclosed plaza
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Athletes wonder why Trudeau hasn’t called an inquiry into Canada’s sport system

Athletes wonder why Trudeau hasn’t called an inquiry into Canada’s sport system

North Vancouver's Ciara McCormack has accused Ottawa of 'silent complicity' for ignoring repeated calls to investigate corruption in Canada's sport system
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B.C. providing $42M to support province's film, digital arts sectors

B.C. providing $42M to support province's film, digital arts sectors

Move touted as largest-ever single investment in the creative sector
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