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Vancouver radio station abruptly changes formats

Vancouver radio station abruptly changes formats

It's a throwback in more than one way.
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Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the federal government's deficit will balloon this year thanks to ramped-up defence spending — but without a spring budget or more clarity from Ottawa, he can't say for sure.
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As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

The tax in Newfoundland and Labrador added 20 cents per litre to sweetened drinks.
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How to fight the AI job threat? 'Think like a human'

How to fight the AI job threat? 'Think like a human'

David Weitzner on how Big Tech wants you to feel hopeless and why you shouldn't. A Tyee Q&A.
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Drug coverage to be discontinued for Langford girl with fatal condition

Drug coverage to be discontinued for Langford girl with fatal condition

The drug, which costs about $1 million a year, is intended to slow the decline in patients’ ability to walk and talk until they reach the end stage of the disease.
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Almost half of B.C. tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey

Almost half of B.C. tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey

But Royal LePage report says renters may benefit from improving market conditions
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Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Wildfire smoke doesn't just darken the skies — it harms the brain, especially in those most vulnerable.
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'Extremely dangerous': Person drives watercraft under ferry in Howe Sound

'Extremely dangerous': Person drives watercraft under ferry in Howe Sound

The illegal behaviour is being investigated by BC Ferries and Sunshine Coast RCMP.
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Someone calls 911 for you. Can you refuse care?

Someone calls 911 for you. Can you refuse care?

A B.C. paramedic at risk of losing her licence believes she respected a patient's choice, but the patient's family disagrees.
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Photos: Entire private island off B.C. coast selling for $6 million

Photos: Entire private island off B.C. coast selling for $6 million

It includes two houses...but you'll need to supply the boat.
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