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Kicking the Clutter: Three causes of disorganization

Kicking the Clutter: Three causes of disorganization

Wishing for more time needed to take care of work, family and home is forever fighting a losing battle
As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

OTTAWA — The Liberal government left employment insurance reform out of the federal budget this week over concern that reforming the program amid a slowing economy could drive up premiums for workers and employers.
Liberals' political will on pharmacare questioned as minister promises progress

Liberals' political will on pharmacare questioned as minister promises progress

OTTAWA — Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the government's plans for pharmacare are moving forward, but experts who study government drug plans suggest the Liberals may have lost the political will to take bold steps toward a national program.
Squamish Nation to explore a return home to ch’ḵw’elhp

Squamish Nation to explore a return home to ch’ḵw’elhp

The area on Gibsons Harbour has long been regarded as an origin place of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, and is included in the Nation’s plans for future land use.
Canada's federal minimum wage to surpass B.C.'s as of April 1

Canada's federal minimum wage to surpass B.C.'s as of April 1

B.C. government reviewing whether it will peg its minimum wage to inflation, as like the federal government, via legislation
Parliamentary committee to investigate B.C. forestry giant

Parliamentary committee to investigate B.C. forestry giant

Canada's Standing Committee on Natural Resources has passed a motion to investigate the ownership structure and business relations of Paper Excellence, a pulp and paper company based in Richmond, B.C.
Two rescued near Texada Island after vessel capsized

Two rescued near Texada Island after vessel capsized

442 Squadron helicopter crews pluck men and a dog from steep, rocky area
Angling regulations released for qathet region

Angling regulations released for qathet region

Freshwater fishers should be aware of new requirements, says conservation officer
Editorial: Don’t be cruel, or a fool

Editorial: Don’t be cruel, or a fool

April Fools’ Day can be playful and good for a laugh, if kept civil and respectful
Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — The newly acclaimed leader of British Columbia's Conservatives whose climate change views prompted his expulsion from the Opposition Liberals says he's building a grassroots coalition for voters who don't support the province's left-of-cen