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Victoria grants $2.5 million for hospitality-worker housing project

Victoria grants $2.5 million for hospitality-worker housing project

The project will see a 19-unit apartment complex on Quadra Street replaced by a 40-unit building offering affordable housing for hospitality workers
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Home sick: How hybrid workplaces and employees can navigate flu season

Home sick: How hybrid workplaces and employees can navigate flu season

While many workplaces have shifted to hybrid setups coming out of the pandemic, employment experts say workers should be cautious about using that added flexibility to work from home when feeling sick.
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B.C. court awards lawyer $400K against Beijing-Richmond immigration firm

B.C. court awards lawyer $400K against Beijing-Richmond immigration firm

A Beijing-based immigration firm forged a Canadian lawyer's name on 25 immigration applications.
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Trudeau ready to testify with 'enthusiasm' at inquiry on foreign meddling if asked

Trudeau ready to testify with 'enthusiasm' at inquiry on foreign meddling if asked

OTTAWA — A Quebec judge will head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada's affairs now that federal parties have agreed on a process to examine the thorny subject, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is ready to tes
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Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem

Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada may have to raise interest rates further, given that inflation may stay high for some time, said governor Tiff Macklem Thursday.
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Vancouver proposes more parking meters, increase to short-term rental licence fee

Vancouver proposes more parking meters, increase to short-term rental licence fee

City staff recommends $15.2M in new revenues to offset huge property tax hike anticipated in 2024.
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Sajjan says Ottawa looking at disaster response options in wake of wildfires

Sajjan says Ottawa looking at disaster response options in wake of wildfires

OTTAWA — Canada's record-setting wildfire season is spurring the federal government to consider how to tackle future fires, floods or earthquakes.
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Kevin Falcon vows to reopen B.C. offices in China

Kevin Falcon vows to reopen B.C. offices in China

In 2019, the NDP announced the closure of B.C.’s contracted offices in 13 Asian cities, and moved toward embedding trade-focused staff in Canadian embassies and consulates
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Chamber president wants ‘Citizen’s Republic’ of Point Roberts

Chamber president wants ‘Citizen’s Republic’ of Point Roberts

In June, Brian Calder wrote a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and state legislators asking for the resumption of Canadians being allowed to work in Point Roberts part-time.
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Poilievre ties Trudeau as Canadians’ preferred prime minister, new polling shows

Poilievre ties Trudeau as Canadians’ preferred prime minister, new polling shows

Research Co. and Glacier Media surveying also found that one in four Canadians say housing, homelessness and poverty is the most important issue facing the country
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