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CMHC report highlights rental indicators that reveal the severity of low supply and affordability

CMHC report highlights rental indicators that reveal the severity of low supply and affordability

Indicators reveal gaps in rental pricing and the share of affordable housing in various major cities
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Majority of Canadians doubt companies' green promises, Deloitte study reveals

Majority of Canadians doubt companies' green promises, Deloitte study reveals

A Deloitte Canada survey found many business leaders think their green claims are trusted, but most consumers are skeptical they are telling the truth.
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Metro Van annual GDP growth in 2023 could be just 0.5%: VEC

Metro Van annual GDP growth in 2023 could be just 0.5%: VEC

Downtown office vacancy rates highest in 10 years, says Vancouver Economic Commission report.
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New West students' climate advocacy earns national award

New West students' climate advocacy earns national award

Glenbrook Middle School’s social justice club has won a national award for 15-minute city efforts.
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Popular Canadian bath toy recalled due to cut hazard

Popular Canadian bath toy recalled due to cut hazard

More than 130,000 of the baby shark bath toy have been sold across the country
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Fears for LGBTQ mental health, as flood of online hate spills into real world

Fears for LGBTQ mental health, as flood of online hate spills into real world

VANCOUVER — Fae Johnstone says "nothing ever could have prepared" her for the barrage of online harassment she endured after being featured in an International Women's Day campaign for Hershey Canada.
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E-Comm sees 21% surge in 911 calls in B.C. this year

E-Comm sees 21% surge in 911 calls in B.C. this year

Extreme heat and wildfires have historically impacted summer call volumes.
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Should the New Westminster Police Department have its own HR staff?

Should the New Westminster Police Department have its own HR staff?

The New West police department is assessing the need for dedicated human resources staff
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$10K bear den assessment contract awarded to B.C. contractor

$10K bear den assessment contract awarded to B.C. contractor

Bears and their successive generations can re-use dens over decades.
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'Coolest thing I've ever found': B.C. boy finds shark tooth during field trip

'Coolest thing I've ever found': B.C. boy finds shark tooth during field trip

The seven-year-old boy found the bright orange shark tooth in the ocean off Coles Bay.
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