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Radio West | Dec 5, 2012 | 5:54

Construction industry looks for skilled workers

The BC Construction Association has been on an international recruitment drive. This week, it was in California, trying to coax workers to this province. Rebecca spoke with association president Manley McLachlan to learn more.

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