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Debt forcing more Gen Z and 'younger' millennials to move back home, survey shows

Debt forcing more Gen Z and 'younger' millennials to move back home, survey shows

The 2024 Consumer Debt Report by the Credit Counselling Society indicates younger Canadians are being proactive about managing their debt levels as anxiety rises across the board.
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'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says

'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says

The gloves can track hand movement for a fraction of the cost of traditional motion-capture technology, says North Vancouver PhD candidate and software engineer Armin Tashakori.
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Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh nations want seats on Vancouver Police Board

Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh nations want seats on Vancouver Police Board

Musqueam Indian Band member expected to be newest appointee.
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Vancouver's short-term rental fee was bumped to $1K. Has it made a difference?

Vancouver's short-term rental fee was bumped to $1K. Has it made a difference?

The goal of the bylaw is to encourage homeowners to return their properties to the long-term rental market.
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Burnaby city council approves purchase of $1M electric garbage truck

Burnaby city council approves purchase of $1M electric garbage truck

'There is value in this purchase even though it is slightly more, quite a bit more, than a diesel equivalent,' public works director Erik Schmidt said to Burnaby city council about a new $1M electric garbage truck.
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'They don't care about drivers': Metro Vancouver Uber, Lyft drivers plan to 'strike' on Valentine's Day

'They don't care about drivers': Metro Vancouver Uber, Lyft drivers plan to 'strike' on Valentine's Day

"One time I thought the customer was charged $44 but they told me they were charged $53 by Uber," said a driver.
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West Van's 'White House' luxury mansion hits the market for $17.8M

West Van's 'White House' luxury mansion hits the market for $17.8M

Both JLo and Sandra Bullock have rented the 16,000-square-foot 'presidential' style mansion on a private West Vancouver estate, bowling alley and arcade included
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Phil Kessel is in Vancouver to meet and work out with the Canucks

Phil Kessel is in Vancouver to meet and work out with the Canucks

The three-time Stanley Cup champion is still a free agent.
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'One fabulous weekend': B.C. friends win Super Bowl 50-50 raffle

'One fabulous weekend': B.C. friends win Super Bowl 50-50 raffle

The two Langley brothers and their friend from Abbotsford won the Super Bowl 50-50 raffle, worth US$250,000.
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Kahlon pushes back on claims B.C. housing plan is reheated leftovers

Kahlon pushes back on claims B.C. housing plan is reheated leftovers

Housing minister says BC Builds program a 'game-changer.'
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