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Canadians proud to be considered 'nasty' in defending sovereignty, Eby says

Canadians proud to be considered 'nasty' in defending sovereignty, Eby says

Wedad Bishara says she's seen more clients interested in exploring Canada this year than in her three previous decades as a travel agent. Based in Vancouver, B.C., Bishara said U.S.
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Lone bidder gets contract to remove more trees in Stanley Park

Lone bidder gets contract to remove more trees in Stanley Park

B.A. Blackwell and Associates Ltd. to continue work on $17.9-million project related to hemlock looper moth infestation.
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City of Vancouver cuts carbon pollution by 18 per cent since 2007

City of Vancouver cuts carbon pollution by 18 per cent since 2007

But meeting most targets of climate change action plan unlikely by 2030.
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Rob Shaw: Strike clouds gather over Victoria as BCGEU walks from talks

Rob Shaw: Strike clouds gather over Victoria as BCGEU walks from talks

Province's largest public-sector union disputes NDP claims it can't afford wage increases.
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Vancouver council to consider ban on sale of gun-shaped lighters

Vancouver council to consider ban on sale of gun-shaped lighters

Police responded to 162 calls in 2024 involving the lighters; 50 to 75 retailers sell the devices.
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Unionized workers at Canada Post to start voting on contract offer

Unionized workers at Canada Post to start voting on contract offer

OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post begin voting on the Crown corporation's latest contract offer on Monday. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging they reject the proposal.
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Rob Shaw: Island Health's ER wait times highlight tech gaps in B.C. health care

Rob Shaw: Island Health's ER wait times highlight tech gaps in B.C. health care

Disjointed IT choices leave Island Health unable to match real-time wait time updates seen in Lower Mainland
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Opinion: Expect B.C.’s unprecedented deficit to reach new heights this year

Opinion: Expect B.C.’s unprecedented deficit to reach new heights this year

With record deficits, rising debt and slowing growth, the province's economic outlook is getting worse under Eby
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Hells Angels-linked B.C. jeweller loses appeal against $66K money laundering penalties

Hells Angels-linked B.C. jeweller loses appeal against $66K money laundering penalties

A federal judge upheld anti-money laundering penalties for the Coquitlam, B.C., jeweller and self-proclaimed Hells Angels member.
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Canada Post faces class action over alleged hidden fuel surcharges

Canada Post faces class action over alleged hidden fuel surcharges

Judge certifies class action against Canada Post over claims of 'drip pricing' in contravention of the federal Competition Act.
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