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In B.C., inflation threatens local government's climate plans

In B.C., inflation threatens local government's climate plans

Staff at the District of Saanich have become the first in Canada to propose an aggressive solution to close the fiscal gap and balance the district's budget: sue the world's largest oil and gas companies. 
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Opinion: 4 policies to save journalism jobs in B.C.

Opinion: 4 policies to save journalism jobs in B.C.

"The cost of inaction will result in the loss of journalism jobs, the shuttering of local media outlets, and a less informed and less engaged citizenry."
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$200 Valentine's Day? That's what most younger Canadians are spending

$200 Valentine's Day? That's what most younger Canadians are spending

Men intend to spend more money than women on Valentine's Day this year, according to CIBC.
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Debt forcing more Gen Z and 'younger' millennials to move back home, survey shows

Debt forcing more Gen Z and 'younger' millennials to move back home, survey shows

The 2024 Consumer Debt Report by the Credit Counselling Society indicates younger Canadians are being proactive about managing their debt levels as anxiety rises across the board.
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'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says

'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says

The gloves can track hand movement for a fraction of the cost of traditional motion-capture technology, says North Vancouver PhD candidate and software engineer Armin Tashakori.
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Sechelt’s 'resiliency' rating drops: BC Business Magazine

Sechelt’s 'resiliency' rating drops: BC Business Magazine

The local municipality ranked as number 19 out of 50, down from a fifth-place ranking by the publication the year before. 
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Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh nations want seats on Vancouver Police Board

Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh nations want seats on Vancouver Police Board

Musqueam Indian Band member expected to be newest appointee.
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Housing sales up: Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board

Housing sales up: Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board

January 2024 posts much stronger results than the same month in 2023
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Fibre optic project endorsed for Texada Island community

Fibre optic project endorsed for Texada Island community

qathet Regional District board supportive of plans to bring high speed internet connectivity to Gillies Bay
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'One fabulous weekend': B.C. friends win Super Bowl 50-50 raffle

'One fabulous weekend': B.C. friends win Super Bowl 50-50 raffle

The two Langley brothers and their friend from Abbotsford won the Super Bowl 50-50 raffle, worth US$250,000.
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