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Kirk LaPointe: Trudeau’s head-scratching apology sought absolution, not accountability

Kirk LaPointe: Trudeau’s head-scratching apology sought absolution, not accountability

The prime minister didn’t let us down in our expectation of his letting us down, writes Kirk LaPointe
Let’s call ‘lazy girl jobs’ what they are – jobs with boundaries where they’re desperately needed

Let’s call ‘lazy girl jobs’ what they are – jobs with boundaries where they’re desperately needed

The term, which originates from a TikTok content creator, denotes a job which, though well-paid, is not particularly strenuous and offers a high degree of work-life balance
COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

“We need and we want everyone, when they’re invited to do so, to get vaccinated,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “It’s important for influenza. It’s important for COVID-19.”
B.C. economic growth will remain weak until mid-2024: Deloitte

B.C. economic growth will remain weak until mid-2024: Deloitte

High interest rates, forest fires, the Port of Vancouver strike and outmigration are key factors, according to the firm's Canadian outlook
Delta mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at B.C. port, as expansion looms

Delta mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at B.C. port, as expansion looms

DELTA, B.C. — A new report about policing of Metro Vancouver port terminal facilities says there's "literally no downside" for organized criminals to set up shop, and one British Columbia city is sounding the alarm.
Even with UNDRIP, DRIPA, barriers to economic reconciliation remain

Even with UNDRIP, DRIPA, barriers to economic reconciliation remain

Government-backed loans would help First Nations take equity stakes in major projects, advancing meaningful opportunities for project participation
Swearing is becoming more common in the workplace: poll

Swearing is becoming more common in the workplace: poll

At a time when the country’s youngest and oldest adults seem to be at odds on several topics, they find common ground on language.
Rob Shaw: Shrugs greet the new normal of provincial deficits

Rob Shaw: Shrugs greet the new normal of provincial deficits

The public doesn't care because the budget will balance itself, Rob Shaw says sarcastically
Statistics Canada says job vacancies continued to fall in July

Statistics Canada says job vacancies continued to fall in July

Statistics Canada says the number of job vacancies in July fell 5.8 per cent to their lowest level since May 2021.
Company at centre of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares faces licensing charges

Company at centre of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares faces licensing charges

CALGARY — The company that runs a commercial kitchen at the centre of an E. coli outbreak that infected hundreds at numerous Calgary daycares has been charged with operating without a business licence.
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