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Minter: Fall containers — a 'pop of colour' for what's to come

Minter: Fall containers — a 'pop of colour' for what's to come

Give your patio a special lift in the bleakness of winter, says master gardener Brian Minter.
The quakes that led to a seismic shift in B.C. politics just weeks before the provincial election

The quakes that led to a seismic shift in B.C. politics just weeks before the provincial election

BC United Leader Kevin Falcon talks what led to his decision to suspend his party's election campaign and support the B.C. Conservatives.
Women in trades are making strides

Women in trades are making strides

Carmen de Goey, in her early 20s, never flinched. She enrolled anyway as the only woman.
David Sovka: No labour today

David Sovka: No labour today

On statutory holidays, we are worried somebody is missing out while we get paid to stay home and barbecue in our pajamas.
Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

It is, truthfully, the best of times and the worst of times, "but workers know differently," claims the New Westminster and Vancouver district labour councils.
How to qualify for a mortgage when you're self-employed or a small business owner

How to qualify for a mortgage when you're self-employed or a small business owner

Be proactive, honest and transparent.
Complaining B.C. woman 'tracked' neighbour with video, audio recordings

Complaining B.C. woman 'tracked' neighbour with video, audio recordings

A woman sought $5,000 from a neighbour she claimed was noisy but instead had to pay him $50.
Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

The hopelessness of not knowing that this kind of help is still available is heartbreaking, says Miranda Vecchio.
How local Indigenous longshoremen founded Vancouver's first workers union

How local Indigenous longshoremen founded Vancouver's first workers union

As Labour Day approaches, it marks an opportune moment to reflect on the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nation-founded Bows and Arrows union.
Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Underwater noise from ships and industrial activity interferes with fish, invertebrates and more, but it's best known for its effect on the ability of marine mammals.