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Business and consumer insolvencies rise in May from last year

Business and consumer insolvencies rise in May from last year

TORONTO — Canadian insolvencies rose in May from last year as elevated inflation and interest rates continue to hit businesses and consumers.
B.C. finishes merging health-profession colleges in plan for better oversight

B.C. finishes merging health-profession colleges in plan for better oversight

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has amalgamated 11 health-professional colleges into two, setting the foundation for what it says is stronger oversight.
Justin Trudeau’s bleak poll numbers are part of a global trend as young voters reject incumbents

Justin Trudeau’s bleak poll numbers are part of a global trend as young voters reject incumbents

In democracies around the world, voters aged 18-34 are abandoning the incumbent in favour of opposition parties, often choosing populist-style politicians. Why? Blame the broken social contract.
Opinion: A clear energy plan is key to B.C. keeping its clean energy edge

Opinion: A clear energy plan is key to B.C. keeping its clean energy edge

The provincial government must now lay out its plan for making its new power strategy a reality
Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports

Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports

OTTAWA — Canadian economic growth rebounded in April, but early indications suggested it failed to maintain the momentum into May. Statistics Canada said Friday real gross domestic product grew 0.
'Pivotal moment': Trudeau and Tsilhqotʼin nation celebrate anniversary of land ruling

'Pivotal moment': Trudeau and Tsilhqotʼin nation celebrate anniversary of land ruling

NEMAIAH VALLEY, B.C. — Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation says the 2014 court ruling that resulted in the first declaration of Aboriginal title in Canadian history triggered a decade of "huge" shifts.
Legal action coming to recover COVID benefit overpayments: CRA

Legal action coming to recover COVID benefit overpayments: CRA

The Canada Revenue Agency is ramping up efforts to recover overpayments of pandemic-related benefits to individuals as more than $9 billion remains owed.
Opinion: What does the Toronto-St. Paul’s Tory win mean for B.C.?

Opinion: What does the Toronto-St. Paul’s Tory win mean for B.C.?

There is an undeniable conservative momentum federally and provincially that won’t just stop
Opinion: In B.C.'s election, strong positions are proving politically more convenient

Opinion: In B.C.'s election, strong positions are proving politically more convenient

Two-thirds of British Columbians place themselves on or around the centre of the political spectrum. No party is clearly capturing that opportunity
Opinion: Investment needed to unlock east Surrey’s full economic potential

Opinion: Investment needed to unlock east Surrey’s full economic potential

Cloverdale Fairgrounds redevelopment, new hospital fuel growth, but hotel shortage looms
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