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Self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased 'moderately' since 1995: StatCan

Self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased 'moderately' since 1995: StatCan

OTTAWA — A new report from Statistics Canada says self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased moderately since 1995, but coverage for front-line workers is still far from universal.
Alleged B.C. nurse impersonator needs yet another lawyer

Alleged B.C. nurse impersonator needs yet another lawyer

Brigitte Cleroux says she's waiving delays in her case as it nears the two-year mark.
Daytime trick-or-treating debuts in New West this Halloween

Daytime trick-or-treating debuts in New West this Halloween

Sapperton merchants are making Halloween a daytime delight for kids In New Westminster
Metro Vancouver might have a warmer fall and winter. But how much snow will we get?

Metro Vancouver might have a warmer fall and winter. But how much snow will we get?

El Niño has an interesting influence on the region.
Ontario police arrest Victoria man, 80, on sex charges dating back to 1970s

Ontario police arrest Victoria man, 80, on sex charges dating back to 1970s

Phillip Baugniet, a former teacher at a Montreal arts school, faces multiple charges of sexual assault and sexual interference
B.C.'s 100 top-paid executives earned an average $5M in 2022

B.C.'s 100 top-paid executives earned an average $5M in 2022

Pay was more than 82 times the average worker's 2021 compensation
11 ways to prevent bedbugs

11 ways to prevent bedbugs

Pest Gnome offers 11 ways to prevent bedbugs, along with advice on how to identify them and where they are most commonly found.
Les Leyne: Top 10% of short-term rental hosts took in half the revenue

Les Leyne: Top 10% of short-term rental hosts took in half the revenue

McGill University researchers found that it’s the businesses renting out multiple units that dominate the market in B.C.
Grateful New West mom joins 24-hour gaming marathon to support sick kids

Grateful New West mom joins 24-hour gaming marathon to support sick kids

Gaming for good: A team of New West gamers embark on 24-hour video-game-playing fundraiser.
B.C. senior narrowly avoided opiate addiction after knee surgery

B.C. senior narrowly avoided opiate addiction after knee surgery

"I always thought 'just stop' — but it's not that easy."