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Quarter of Canadians think their province better off as own country: poll

Quarter of Canadians think their province better off as own country: poll

More than half of Canadians say they believe their province would be better off with a new prime minister in office.
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Vancouver woman sues McDonald's over alleged hot-coffee spill

Vancouver woman sues McDonald's over alleged hot-coffee spill

Drive-thru customer sues fast-food giant over claims an employee spilled hot coffee on her at Port Coquitlam restaurant
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Rob Shaw: Under pressure, the Eby government signals its limit on tackling the opioid crisis

Rob Shaw: Under pressure, the Eby government signals its limit on tackling the opioid crisis

No purchase of free heroin and crystal meth for addicts without a doctor's prescription
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Our cashless society is hurting the Legion's poppy campaign, volunteer says

Our cashless society is hurting the Legion's poppy campaign, volunteer says

People just aren’t carrying cash anymore, the West Vancouver Legion volunteer says, and so poppy boxes aren’t getting filled.
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Businesses near Kelowna tiny homes site worried, say they were not consulted

Businesses near Kelowna tiny homes site worried, say they were not consulted

“We recognize and appreciate that it is difficult news often for area residents and businesses,” said City of Kelowna social development manager Colleen Cornock.
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Upcoming mortgage renewals part of why BoC held rate at 5%: Macklem

Upcoming mortgage renewals part of why BoC held rate at 5%: Macklem

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank held its key interest rate at five per cent in part because of the effect a wave of upcoming mortgage renewals is expected to have on the economy.
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Carbon pricing in Canada: What it is, what it costs and why you get a rebate

Carbon pricing in Canada: What it is, what it costs and why you get a rebate

OTTAWA — Canada has had a national price on pollution since 2019, but the policy remains a political battleground — and Opposition Conservatives made clear Wednesday they intend to fight the next election over it. Here is a brief overview. 1.
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Nearly half of B.C. small business affected by crime, according to report

Nearly half of B.C. small business affected by crime, according to report

CFIB survey finds 32% of Western Canadian small businesses victim of theft or property damage.
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Former B.C. premier John Horgan will be Canada's next ambassador to Germany

Former B.C. premier John Horgan will be Canada's next ambassador to Germany

Horgan, 64, was first elected to the legislative assembly in 2005 and was re-elected four consecutive times, twice as premier.
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Canada, U.S. to meet with Indigenous leaders next week on transboundary pollution

WASHINGTON — Canadian and U.S. officials are expected to meet next week with Indigenous leaders as they work on cleaning up toxic mining run-off that's polluting waters on both sides of the border.
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