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Mario Canseco: B.C. becomes Canada’s capital of power tool and horn-honking frustration, says survey

Mario Canseco: B.C. becomes Canada’s capital of power tool and horn-honking frustration, says survey

Nearly three in ten British Columbians say noise from power tools is a constant at-home disturbance, according to Research Co. survey
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Do you have sun sense this Canada Day long weekend?

Do you have sun sense this Canada Day long weekend?

A senior scientist at BC Cancer and the BC Centre for Disease Control said making small adjustments in your day can reduce the risk of skin cancer.
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Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?

Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?

Here's a brief look at what the tax was about and why Trump made such a drastic move to try and kill it.
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More money for SkyTrain, SeaBus, bus trips: Vancouver transit fares increase July 1

More money for SkyTrain, SeaBus, bus trips: Vancouver transit fares increase July 1

On Canada Day, TransLink will be increasing transit fares across Metro Vancouver. July 1, 2025, will see costs rise across the board for transit users as everything from single-zone bus fares to monthly Compass Cards will increase
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Interest in 'elbows up' merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Interest in 'elbows up' merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Business owners say their customers continue to prioritize supporting the Canadian economy, as they are routinely answering questions about where their products are manufactured.
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Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

A lawsuit filed in a California court recently alleges Costco sells dupes of Lululemon's Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants.
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Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data

Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data

StatCan’s report doesn’t provide the specific reasons for hospitalizations, but a member of the senior leadership team at Women's College Hospital in Toronto says Black populations are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses.
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Cowichan Lake camper rescued after bat bite

Cowichan Lake camper rescued after bat bite

Coming to the aid of a camper with a bat bite was “a first” for Cowichan Search and Rescue, which has been around since 1962.
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Who is Ilya Safonov, the Canucks' latest trade acquisition?

Who is Ilya Safonov, the Canucks' latest trade acquisition?

The Vancouver Canucks had a busy day on Saturday, making five picks at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. After the draft ended, however, the Canucks' day wasn't over.
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Canucks pick Matthew Lansing 207th overall in seventh round of 2025 NHL Entry Draft

Canucks pick Matthew Lansing 207th overall in seventh round of 2025 NHL Entry Draft

The Vancouver Canucks dipped into the USHL with their final pick of the 2025 draft, selecting centre Matthew Lansing.
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