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British Columbians among those least favourable to legal cannabis, says poll

British Columbians among those least favourable to legal cannabis, says poll

Survey finds B.C., Alberta residents least supportive of legal marijuana.
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Self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased 'moderately' since 1995: StatCan

Self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased 'moderately' since 1995: StatCan

OTTAWA — A new report from Statistics Canada says self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased moderately since 1995, but coverage for front-line workers is still far from universal.
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Gitxaala First Nation seeks B.C. court ruling that DRIPA has legal force

Gitxaala First Nation seeks B.C. court ruling that DRIPA has legal force

BC Supreme Court found Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is more of a 'interpretive aid' than a law
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B.C.'s 100 top-paid executives earned an average $5M in 2022

B.C.'s 100 top-paid executives earned an average $5M in 2022

Pay was more than 82 times the average worker's 2021 compensation
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Cost of living overtakes climate change as biggest concern for B.C.'s young adults

Cost of living overtakes climate change as biggest concern for B.C.'s young adults

More than half of B.C.'s adults 18-34 say they are 'barely scraping by' due to high living costs, at a time food bank numbers have spiked.
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India resuming some visa services for Canadians, at consulates and abroad

India resuming some visa services for Canadians, at consulates and abroad

OTTAWA — India's high commission in Canada said on Wednesday that the country's officials will resume processing some types of visa applications for Canadians applying from across the country as well as abroad.
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Premier David Eby calls out 'Swiss cheese' to Opposition's condo 'flipping' allegation

Premier David Eby calls out 'Swiss cheese' to Opposition's condo 'flipping' allegation

B.C.'s premier sold a condo in Victoria that was popular among Airbnb users; Opposition members suggest he profited from the very practice he is trying to curb.
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Carson Binda: The next B.C. budget is a chance for real change

Carson Binda: The next B.C. budget is a chance for real change

B.C. can be a powerhouse again if it reduces taxes
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BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as its latest projections show inflation remaining higher in the short term.
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Drought reveals cracks in Canada-U. S. Columbia River Treaty as B.C. lake dries up

Drought reveals cracks in Canada-U. S. Columbia River Treaty as B.C. lake dries up

Victoria Youmans says she hasn't seen Arrow Lakes Reservoir looking so low in more than 20 years.
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