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Kirk LaPointe: Canada set to become one of world’s worst democracies for news consumption

Kirk LaPointe: Canada set to become one of world’s worst democracies for news consumption

'Last week the government steamed ahead and passed Bill C-18. It taunted Facebook and Google as arrogant and was certain they were bluffing. This week it found out they weren’t,' writes Kirk LaPointe
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NDP government rejects request to release information on BC Housing investigation

NDP government rejects request to release information on BC Housing investigation

EY interviewed 24 people to produce a 50-page report that found the Crown corporation’s former CEO violated conflict of interest rules
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Canadian economy holds steady in April as real GDP remains unchanged, StatCan reports

Canadian economy holds steady in April as real GDP remains unchanged, StatCan reports

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy remained essentially unchanged in April, following a slight uptick in March.
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Can Metro Vancouver infrastructure keep pace with immigration?

Can Metro Vancouver infrastructure keep pace with immigration?

Population growth, electrification create need for investment in region.
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'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

The word "crisis" comes up quickly when speaking with those who run food banks across Canada.
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Eby government performance rating drops below Christy Clark era, poll shows

Eby government performance rating drops below Christy Clark era, poll shows

Only 11 per cent of British Columbians were satisfied with Eby's government on housing affordability.
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Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner says the government may have to lower how much it expects to take in from oil this year, but the overall budget outlook remains optimistic.
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Business giants placing big bets on B.C. vineyards

Business giants placing big bets on B.C. vineyards

Outside capital from entrepreneurs adding to investments by über-successful businessman Anthony von Mandl
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Saskatchewan government posts $1.5-billion surplus at year end

Saskatchewan government posts $1.5-billion surplus at year end

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has posted a surplus of more than $1.5 billion for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The province says the surplus let the government pay $1.
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Opinion: Only 42 per cent of Canadians are proud of the country’s economy, says poll

Opinion: Only 42 per cent of Canadians are proud of the country’s economy, says poll

Slightly more Canadians are proud of Parliament and fewer take pride in the monarchy, Research Co. and Glacier Media polling shows
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