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B.C. premier doubles down on interest rate halt, expresses 'relief'

B.C. premier doubles down on interest rate halt, expresses 'relief'

B.C.'s premier runs the risk of indirectly influencing the Bank of Canada, or creating the perception of doing so, which can in itself drive inflation, says one economist.
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Newcomers' relationship with Canadian police can be 'complicated'

Newcomers' relationship with Canadian police can be 'complicated'

ISS of BC’s Chris Friesen: “An individual’s migration experience can be triggered by an officer in a uniform.”
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Snug Cove Terminal work starting in November

Snug Cove Terminal work starting in November

Sailing cancellations will take place during the majority of the three-month project
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Vancouver fatal stranger stabbing case going to trial

Vancouver fatal stranger stabbing case going to trial

Justin Mohrman, 29, was walking near Smithe and Homer streets around 8:30 a.m. July 11, 2022 when a stranger stabbed him.
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Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

OTTAWA — Canada's senior public health officials are urging Canadians to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall after the first shot targeting the latest variants was authorized for use on Tuesday.
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BC Hydro says its version of ‘work from home’ is evolving but here to stay

BC Hydro says its version of ‘work from home’ is evolving but here to stay

Internal records offer insight into how leadership, employees at B.C.’s biggest Crown corporation feel about an ongoing flexible-work model
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'It's amazing': New Westminster man wins 2023 PNE Prize Home

'It's amazing': New Westminster man wins 2023 PNE Prize Home

Mark Zappa becomes the 89th winner of the PNE Prize Home draw.
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Canadians buying less is top consumer trend: BDC

Canadians buying less is top consumer trend: BDC

BDC survey conforms with recent Statistics Canada retail data.
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Mario Canseco: Significantly more B.C. families are struggling to make ends meet

Mario Canseco: Significantly more B.C. families are struggling to make ends meet

These are not indicators of a province where families are thriving, writes Mario Canseco.
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'We just see this thing flying at us': Large 6-inch bolt smashes through moving car in B.C.

'We just see this thing flying at us': Large 6-inch bolt smashes through moving car in B.C.

The bolt came flying through their vehicle and narrowly missed their daughter.
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