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Poilievre says government should pay organizations that succeed in getting people off drugs

Poilievre says government should pay organizations that succeed in getting people off drugs

Conservative Leader says he backs a results-oriented approach to dealing with addiction.
Vancouver celebrates 80th anniversary of sister city relationship with Odesa

Vancouver celebrates 80th anniversary of sister city relationship with Odesa

B.C.'s Ukrainian leaders call on Vancouver council for use of theatre, spot to place historical statue.
Poverty more prevalent among those who died during B.C.'s heat dome: study

Poverty more prevalent among those who died during B.C.'s heat dome: study

VANCOUVER — A researcher who looked into deaths during the eight hottest days of B.C.'s deadly heat dome says that equitably addressing the impacts of climate change would mean placing a larger focus on people living in poverty.
S&P/TSX composite index moves lower Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index moves lower Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked lower Thursday, weighed down by losses in the industrial sector, while U.S. markets were mixed. A better-than-expected U.S.
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond underwent DNA testing, admits misrepresentations to law society

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond underwent DNA testing, admits misrepresentations to law society

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has reached a consent agreement after admitting to misrepresenting her academic credentials; more so, her claims of Indigenous ancestry may be supported by DNA testing.
How financial behaviour can reveal early signs of cognitive decline

How financial behaviour can reveal early signs of cognitive decline

Although advisors play a critical role in detecting cognitive decline, the matter remains a delicate one.
B.C. lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after 'devastating' winter losses

B.C. lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after 'devastating' winter losses

PENTICTON — The B.C. government says wineries can import grapes and juice to make their 2024 vintages after "devastating" losses this winter. The province says allowing winemakers to import grapes from outside B.C.
TSX ends lower, U.S. markets see worst drop since 2022 amid 'sizeable' tech selloff

TSX ends lower, U.S. markets see worst drop since 2022 amid 'sizeable' tech selloff

TORONTO — Losses in industrial and base metal stocks dragged Canada's main stock index lower Wednesday, while markets in the U.S. slid.
New B.C. regulations spark debate over future of gig workers

New B.C. regulations spark debate over future of gig workers

Experts expect higher costs, lower demand for app-based services starting in September.
Fewer and fewer Canadians in favour of eating animals, survey reveals

Fewer and fewer Canadians in favour of eating animals, survey reveals

Canadians' support for hunting animals also on the decline, finds Research Co. poll
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