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U.S. Fed's 75-basis-point, interest-rate hike impacts Canada

U.S. Fed's 75-basis-point, interest-rate hike impacts Canada

Canadian interest-rate trends tend to resemble those in the U.S.
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Putting Coast Salish art on the map globally

Putting Coast Salish art on the map globally

Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) artist Xwalacktun mentors a new generation of Indigenous artists
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Money laundering 'enormous' in B.C. but no evidence of corruption, commissioner finds

Money laundering 'enormous' in B.C. but no evidence of corruption, commissioner finds

An 1,800-page report about money laundering in B.C. was released to the public Wednesday.
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Vancouver festival organizers priming for entertainment bonanza

Vancouver festival organizers priming for entertainment bonanza

Attendance at many events expected to be lower than it was in pre-pandemic times
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B.C. municipalities called on to sue 'Big Oil' over climate damages

B.C. municipalities called on to sue 'Big Oil' over climate damages

"This industry has to bear some responsibility for the products that they’ve produced," says a staff lawyer with West Coast Environmental Law.
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Canada suspends COVID-19 vaccination requirement for travel

Canada suspends COVID-19 vaccination requirement for travel

Changes affect those flying and on trains within Canada, and those flying out of the country
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'World-precedent measure': Heart and Stroke Foundation applauds single cigarette warnings

'World-precedent measure': Heart and Stroke Foundation applauds single cigarette warnings

Annual exposures to warning messages are expected to increase from 7,300 to 58,000. "It's going to be a daily reminder," says a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Furnace or boiler expiring soon? Here's why you should consider an electric alternative

Furnace or boiler expiring soon? Here's why you should consider an electric alternative

In order to hit 2030 emissions reduction targets, B.C. must rapidly electrify hundreds of thousands of homes, states a new report.
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'We are salmon people': First Nation leaders in B.C. demand audience with fisheries minister

'We are salmon people': First Nation leaders in B.C. demand audience with fisheries minister

“There's a really strong feeling that DFO’s management of the fishery is preventing us from passing on ancient knowledge to our younger generations.” 
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B.C. nurse suspended for N95 mask theft

B.C. nurse suspended for N95 mask theft

The nurse also over-reported practice hours to the regulator by 7,623 hours.
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