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New West council rejects call for inquiry into wastewater plant 'boondoggle'

New West council rejects call for inquiry into wastewater plant 'boondoggle'

New Westminster councillor calls for public inquiry on Metro Vancouver’s “debacle” with Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plant
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Canada's economy is in a funk, so are some British Columbians

Canada's economy is in a funk, so are some British Columbians

Inflation, income stagnation, growing household debt lead British Columbians to feel they are in a 'personal recession'
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Border strike averted after union reaches tentative agreement with Ottawa

Border strike averted after union reaches tentative agreement with Ottawa

OTTAWA — Workers at Canada's borders are no longer planning to go on strike this week after their union reached a tentative agreement with the federal government.
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'A bit of a Wild West': Navigating the changing rules on when to tip

'A bit of a Wild West': Navigating the changing rules on when to tip

If he was speaking to a visitor or newcomer to Canada, Michael von Massow would struggle to describe our tipping culture to them. “It is a bit of a Wild West,” von Massow said.
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Almost half of Canadians think country should cut immigration, says polling

Almost half of Canadians think country should cut immigration, says polling

Housing affordability woes spark debate
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World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year

World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank upgraded its outlook for the global economy Tuesday, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the United States. The bank's latest outlook marks an increase from the 2.
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B.C.'s drought: Dry conditions spur changes to BCWS wildfire suppression tactics

B.C.'s drought: Dry conditions spur changes to BCWS wildfire suppression tactics

Drought conditions and drier fuels mean wildfires can burn deeper.
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Burnaby's population growth prompts $1.25B energy expansion projects

Burnaby's population growth prompts $1.25B energy expansion projects

"As our city continues to grow rapidly, these upgrades and expansions will ensure that our residents and businesses have access to reliable and clean electricity."
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B.C.'s Eby frustrated at Quebec immigration money 'at the expense' of Western Canada

B.C.'s Eby frustrated at Quebec immigration money 'at the expense' of Western Canada

WHITEHORSE — Federal immigration money is being "showered down" on Ontario and Quebec "at the expense" of Western Canada, British Columbia Premier David Eby said.
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Right, centre-right must unify or lose to NDP: Christy Clark

Right, centre-right must unify or lose to NDP: Christy Clark

Former Liberal premier warns of vote splitting if BC United can't be united with Conservatives
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