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Bank of Canada highlights risk of bank sector stresses, high household debt

Bank of Canada highlights risk of bank sector stresses, high household debt

The bank said many Canadians have less financial flexibility after stretching their budgets to get into the housing market by taking on large mortgages with lengthy amortization periods.
Distressed hummingbirds prompt warning to clean feeders in hot weather

Distressed hummingbirds prompt warning to clean feeders in hot weather

Backyard feeders need frequent cleaning to prevent breeding infections that can be fatal to the tiny birds
Metro Vancouver couple says $500K lotto win will 'make our life easier'

Metro Vancouver couple says $500K lotto win will 'make our life easier'

Relatives didn't believe the news at first.
Industry leaders say AI's value is in freeing financial professionals from repetitive tasks

Industry leaders say AI's value is in freeing financial professionals from repetitive tasks

AI tools are set to take over large portions of accounting ‘groundwork’
UBC startup addresses burning farm and forestry waste

UBC startup addresses burning farm and forestry waste

Mobile bio-reactor would allow farmers to turn agricultural waste into useable products
Have you forgotten a fortune? B.C. team wants to return millions to rightful owners

Have you forgotten a fortune? B.C. team wants to return millions to rightful owners

British Columbia is one of four jurisdictions in Canada that have programs to help people find unclaimed money.
Canadians’ moral compass has shifted slightly on certain issues, poll finds

Canadians’ moral compass has shifted slightly on certain issues, poll finds

Findings from Research Co. and Glacier Media on morality among Canadians
Three B.C. recreational areas investors should watch this summer

Three B.C. recreational areas investors should watch this summer

Bamfield has a new road and a brighter future on the Pacific Rim; Penticton is planning a huge expansion in the South Okanagan; and Coldstream in the North Okanagan is improving its beachfront and infrastructure
Canada’s eastern Rockies risk becoming a carbon bomb

Canada’s eastern Rockies risk becoming a carbon bomb

Canada’s National Parks Act prohibits mining in Jasper National Park, but Willmore is protected under its own act.
Record-breaking temperatures predicted as El Niño collides with global warming

Record-breaking temperatures predicted as El Niño collides with global warming

The World Meteorological Organization says there's a 98 per cent chance the planet will record the hottest year on record before 2027. The trend could mean particularly hot summers for B.C.
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