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Corporations are winning the inflation bump, while Canadians struggle with high prices

Corporations are winning the inflation bump, while Canadians struggle with high prices

“Of every additional dollar that you're spending, on average, a quarter of it is just being declared as profits in oil and gas and mining,” said a senior economist at the CCPA.
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B.C. residents warned about 'home title fraud' — where scammers sell your house without your knowledge

B.C. residents warned about 'home title fraud' — where scammers sell your house without your knowledge

It happened to two Toronto-based homeowners who left Canada for work-related reasons.
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Here's how fast the 'Kraken' COVID-19 subvariant is spreading in parts of Canada

Here's how fast the 'Kraken' COVID-19 subvariant is spreading in parts of Canada

The genetic composition of the subvariant makes it difficult to detect through wastewater surveillance.
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Following contraceptive advice on social media? Ignore it, research warns

Following contraceptive advice on social media? Ignore it, research warns

"People tend to only share their negative stories and not their success stories. If your IUD or your Nexplanon is working, that means you don't notice it, you've got nothing to report on."
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How B.C. police forces are preparing for new drug decriminalization law

How B.C. police forces are preparing for new drug decriminalization law

Abbotsford Police Chief Mike Serr: "As you can imagine, this is a seismic shift."
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Accused facing 41 B.C. drug trafficking and identity theft charges

Accused facing 41 B.C. drug trafficking and identity theft charges

Drug trafficking allegations against Jose Walter Vasquez Portillo relate to cocaine, methamphetamine, CHB, ketamine, MDMA, benzodiazepine and fentanyl.
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Ex-Vancouver mayor's book describes political work to decriminalize drugs in B.C.

Ex-Vancouver mayor's book describes political work to decriminalize drugs in B.C.

Kennedy Stewart describes how decriminalization of small drug possession came to be.
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Ryan Reynolds receives Canadian award for his philanthropy, generous donations

Ryan Reynolds receives Canadian award for his philanthropy, generous donations

"Receiving this honour is incredibly meaningful and deeply moving."
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B.C. massage therapist reprimanded for emailing patients his COVID opinions

B.C. massage therapist reprimanded for emailing patients his COVID opinions

Ian Glass criticized mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health professionals, and included statements about the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Eby intends to bring one-stop approach to resource project permitting process

Eby intends to bring one-stop approach to resource project permitting process

First Nations partnerships and co-management the way of the future, says premier
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