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Why financial literacy should be a 'lifelong journey'

Why financial literacy should be a 'lifelong journey'

"I think for a lot of people, they might just look at their account every so often and not realize that they run into trouble until it's too late," says a financial advisor.
Does the B.C. government manufacture annual 'surprise' fiscal surpluses?

Does the B.C. government manufacture annual 'surprise' fiscal surpluses?

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says B.C.'s Ministry of Finance routinely underestimates its budget forecasts leading to a perception the province can't afford more public investments.
10 things to know as a first-time foster pet parent

10 things to know as a first-time foster pet parent

Fostering pets can give animals a chance to flourish before they’re sent to their forever homes. According to data gathered by The Humane Society of the United States , 6.5 million cats and dogs enter shelters every year.
Opinion: Ripple effect: As global freshwater basins dry up, the threat to ecosystems and communities grows

Opinion: Ripple effect: As global freshwater basins dry up, the threat to ecosystems and communities grows

While we know how global changes in freshwater pose risks to humans and ecosystems, we know less about how people and ecosystems will respond to these global freshwater challenges.
B.C. woman who survived major burns rescuing her son raises awareness about fire safety and prevention

B.C. woman who survived major burns rescuing her son raises awareness about fire safety and prevention

“I don't say anything that the firemen wouldn't say. It's just that sometimes hearing it from somebody who's been through it is a stronger message.
'With us in our hearts': Regimental funeral held for Const. Shaelyn Yang

'With us in our hearts': Regimental funeral held for Const. Shaelyn Yang

The funeral for the fallen Burnaby Mountie was held at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
B.C. to test wireless emergency alert system in November

B.C. to test wireless emergency alert system in November

Smartphones, radios and televisions will be sounding off a signal November 16 at 1:55 p.m.
'One of the worst years': B.C. residents share feelings on Halloween fireworks

'One of the worst years': B.C. residents share feelings on Halloween fireworks

One B.C. horse owner got creative and created a "firework playlist" for her animals.
Opinion: An attack of Indigenous rights is an attack on nature conservation

Opinion: An attack of Indigenous rights is an attack on nature conservation

To address the climate and biodiversity crises, we must stop criminalizing Indigenous Peoples for exercising their treaty rights and start upholding them instead.
Flipping the script on disability in the workplace

Flipping the script on disability in the workplace

Just six in 10 Canadians with disabilities have jobs. Employers can raise that number, say researchers and BC’s social development minister.