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Immigrants with construction skills could be sought to build new housing, says report

Immigrants with construction skills could be sought to build new housing, says report

In a report looking at scenarios that may blunt Canada's hot real estate market, RE/MAX, CIBC and the Conference Board of Canada say Ottawa should accept more immigrant tradespeople, raise interest rates and launch a capital gains tax.
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The BC Lions are sending players to teach local Indigenous youth how to play football

The BC Lions are sending players to teach local Indigenous youth how to play football

It'll end with a tournament and a VIP experience at a Lions game
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BC Hydro says your electricity bills will start dropping April 1

BC Hydro says your electricity bills will start dropping April 1

Change approved by BC Utilities Commission, with more drops expected.
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B.C. climate plan fails to detail how it will hit emission targets, allege court documents

B.C. climate plan fails to detail how it will hit emission targets, allege court documents

An environmental group is taking B.C.’s environment ministry to court, alleging the province is breaking its own climate laws. Sierra Club BC claims the province’s CleanBC Roadmap lacks detail on how it hopes to meet its emission reduction targets in 2025, 2040 and 2050.
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'She is essential': B.C. death doulas calling for their services to be covered under MSP

'She is essential': B.C. death doulas calling for their services to be covered under MSP

A mother says she's survived the loss of her 30-year-old son thanks to her death doula.
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Hollywood interference in Northern B.C. pipeline project causing more harm to First Nations: Haisla Chief

Hollywood interference in Northern B.C. pipeline project causing more harm to First Nations: Haisla Chief

Crystal Smith brings the debate of First Nations’ economic development to table in open letter to Hollywood
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What would give Vladimir Putin a face-saving way to exit Ukraine?

What would give Vladimir Putin a face-saving way to exit Ukraine?

What would allow Vladimir Putin to save face in Ukraine in terms of negotiating a ceasefire? Ukraine would likely have to cede its NATO aspirations as well as territory in the east.
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B.C. releases code of conduct to protect voters' privacy during elections

B.C. releases code of conduct to protect voters' privacy during elections

B.C.'s information and privacy commissioner is hoping a new, voluntary code of practice for political parties will enhance the public's trust and confidence in the province's electoral campaign system.
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How melting glaciers triggered a 100-metre tsunami in B.C.

How melting glaciers triggered a 100-metre tsunami in B.C.

As climate change threatens to melt the world's frozen landscapes, researchers say it's time for the province to support systematic tracking of alpine hazards.
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Ex-Canuck Jake Virtanen's sexual assault charge jury trial starts in July

Ex-Canuck Jake Virtanen's sexual assault charge jury trial starts in July

Former Vancouver Canuck Jake Virtanen will be tried by a B.C. Supreme Court judge and jury on a sexual assault charge in relation to an incident that allegedly occurred in Vancouver on Sept. 26, 2017. 
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