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My father chose to live with his dementia, not just die from it

My father chose to live with his dementia, not just die from it

Dad was never one to dwell on things, so not only did he accept the situation and its likely consequences, but he also practically embraced them.
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Why investors become bearish when the weather gets gloomy

Why investors become bearish when the weather gets gloomy

Evidence shows that weather influences investing choices. Can acting on that knowledge lead to better returns?
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Is the new Canadian homebuyer more likely to be a solo buyer?

Is the new Canadian homebuyer more likely to be a solo buyer?

According to a recent survey, 42 per cent of prospective first-time homebuyers said they were considering applying for a mortgage alone.
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B.C. network of volunteers cast watchful eye over the province's bat population

B.C. network of volunteers cast watchful eye over the province's bat population

Over this past spring and summer, more than a thousand people worked with the government-funded Community Bat Programs of BC to conduct a count at more than 300 roosts.
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Silence is not always golden. Learn to speak up in meetings with purpose and confidence

Silence is not always golden. Learn to speak up in meetings with purpose and confidence

An overly quiet presence can mean foregoing opportunities to influence, contribute, connect and establish trust. With intention and practice, anyone can unlearn an over-active silence habit
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B.C. political landscape faces polarizing shift as voters head to the polls

B.C. political landscape faces polarizing shift as voters head to the polls

Conservatives and NDP in statistical dead heat as voters express their dissatisfaction with affordability, health care and public safety.
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Clear majority of Canadians say there is too much immigration, new poll suggests

Clear majority of Canadians say there is too much immigration, new poll suggests

Results show 58 per cent say immigration levels are too high, an increase of 14 percentage points over last year.
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B.C. election 2024: A guide to the leaders and party platforms

B.C. election 2024: A guide to the leaders and party platforms

On Oct. 19, B.C. voters head to the polls in a hotly contested race between BC NDP's David Eby and John Rustad of the BC Conservatives.
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Tensions with India put Canada’s Asian trade strategy on shaky ground

Tensions with India put Canada’s Asian trade strategy on shaky ground

The sudden cratering of Canada-India relations has clouded Ottawa’s vision for diversifying trade in Asia, and comes at a perilous moment for Canadian trade policy more broadly
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The exorbitant game of buying Taylor Swift tickets in North America, and how Swifties found a way around it

The exorbitant game of buying Taylor Swift tickets in North America, and how Swifties found a way around it

Resale tickets for Swift's Canadian concerts average around US$6,351, according to TicketIQ.
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