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Rob Shaw: B.C.'s troubled $10 child care rollout leaves millions in federal cash underutilized

Rob Shaw: B.C.'s troubled $10 child care rollout leaves millions in federal cash underutilized

BC NDP’s promise of $10-a-day child care far from ‘universal’
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Data points: B.C. housing markets broadly balanced as starts drop off

Data points: B.C. housing markets broadly balanced as starts drop off

Softening mortgage rates and population growth drive activity, but affordability challenges persist
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New Leger poll suggests support for Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre is growing

New Leger poll suggests support for Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre is growing

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests support for Pierre Poilievre is growing, and most Canadians are optimistic about their household finances.
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Vancouver park board 'Transition Team' messages deleted

Vancouver park board 'Transition Team' messages deleted

Even if the messages still existed, Vancouver's information access director said the city would not release them.  
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Opinion: B.C. should scrap per-vote funding for political parties

Opinion: B.C. should scrap per-vote funding for political parties

Per-vote subsidy generates millions for political parties each year
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ABC Vancouver councillor withdraws request for $3,650 trip to Junos in Halifax

ABC Vancouver councillor withdraws request for $3,650 trip to Junos in Halifax

Mayor Ken Sim, political staffer still scheduled to attend Canada's annual music awards.
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Conservatives vote in favour of Liberal government bill banning replacement workers

Conservatives vote in favour of Liberal government bill banning replacement workers

OTTAWA — A Liberal government bill that would ban replacement workers from being used during strikes and lockouts at federally regulated workplaces is moving ahead after the House of Commons unanimously backed it Tuesday.
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His son died in a 2021 B.C. crane tragedy. He wants to know why they still happen

His son died in a 2021 B.C. crane tragedy. He wants to know why they still happen

“It's insane to me that in this day and age, we're still seeing this stuff happen,” says Chris Vilness, whose son died in 2021 when a crane collapsed in Kelowna.
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Identity, mortgage fraud on the rise as economic pressures mount: Equifax survey

Identity, mortgage fraud on the rise as economic pressures mount: Equifax survey

TORONTO — A new Equifax Canada survey finds people are increasingly worried about a potential rise in fraudulent activity as economic pressures build. "Any time you see financial stress or an economic downturn, inevitably ...
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Businesses are stronger together — here’s how chambers can help

Businesses are stronger together — here’s how chambers can help

Chambers and boards of trade can help empower businesses in challenging economic times
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