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WeChat banned on federal devices, will Vancouver city hall follow?

WeChat banned on federal devices, will Vancouver city hall follow?

The City of Vancouver previously took two weeks to ban TikTok from its devices following federal ban
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Foreign meddling inquiry aims to balance national security with public transparency

Foreign meddling inquiry aims to balance national security with public transparency

OTTAWA — The public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada will "maximize the public disclosure" of the evidence it gathers without compromising national security, the judge heading it up said on Thursday.
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What's the prescription for B.C.'s ailing courts?

What's the prescription for B.C.'s ailing courts?

"There is more to do, and government won't stop working until we turn this crisis around," says the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.
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Quarter of Canadians think their province better off as own country: poll

Quarter of Canadians think their province better off as own country: poll

More than half of Canadians say they believe their province would be better off with a new prime minister in office.
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Vancouver woman sues McDonald's over alleged hot-coffee spill

Vancouver woman sues McDonald's over alleged hot-coffee spill

Drive-thru customer sues fast-food giant over claims an employee spilled hot coffee on her at Port Coquitlam restaurant
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Rob Shaw: Under pressure, the Eby government signals its limit on tackling the opioid crisis

Rob Shaw: Under pressure, the Eby government signals its limit on tackling the opioid crisis

No purchase of free heroin and crystal meth for addicts without a doctor's prescription
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Our cashless society is hurting the Legion's poppy campaign, volunteer says

Our cashless society is hurting the Legion's poppy campaign, volunteer says

People just aren’t carrying cash anymore, the West Vancouver Legion volunteer says, and so poppy boxes aren’t getting filled.
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Businesses near Kelowna tiny homes site worried, say they were not consulted

Businesses near Kelowna tiny homes site worried, say they were not consulted

“We recognize and appreciate that it is difficult news often for area residents and businesses,” said City of Kelowna social development manager Colleen Cornock.
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Upcoming mortgage renewals part of why BoC held rate at 5%: Macklem

Upcoming mortgage renewals part of why BoC held rate at 5%: Macklem

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank held its key interest rate at five per cent in part because of the effect a wave of upcoming mortgage renewals is expected to have on the economy.
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Carbon pricing in Canada: What it is, what it costs and why you get a rebate

Carbon pricing in Canada: What it is, what it costs and why you get a rebate

OTTAWA — Canada has had a national price on pollution since 2019, but the policy remains a political battleground — and Opposition Conservatives made clear Wednesday they intend to fight the next election over it. Here is a brief overview. 1.
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