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The awkward economic truth: A recession might be just what Canada needs

The awkward economic truth: A recession might be just what Canada needs

Inflation is too high and the economy’s been warped by years of cheap money. Now might be the time for some strong medicine
B.C. municipalities get mixed messages on how to tackle public drug use

B.C. municipalities get mixed messages on how to tackle public drug use

As questions of jurisdiction affect proposed bylaws, municipalities look to the province for aid on how to cope with open drug use in public places
How to keep your kids safe at the pool, beach and cottage this summer

How to keep your kids safe at the pool, beach and cottage this summer

The season for pool parties, beach excursions and trips to the cottage has begun.Sadly, some of these events turn tragic each year and drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children under 10 years old in Canada.
Canadian towns and cities try creative ways to recruit lifeguards amid shortage

Canadian towns and cities try creative ways to recruit lifeguards amid shortage

Staff running pools across Canada are trying to entice people to work as lifeguards amid a shortage, the Lifesaving Society says.
Minister ‘shocked’ at reports of Paul Bernardo being moved to medium-security prison

Minister ‘shocked’ at reports of Paul Bernardo being moved to medium-security prison

The federal public safety minister says reports of teen killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo being transferred to a medium-security prison are “shocking and incomprehensible.
AI may be coming for your job, but all is not lost

AI may be coming for your job, but all is not lost

The key to your future career success lies then in acquiring today the competence you will need for tomorrow.
North Vancouver Island school district faces sex abuse allegations

North Vancouver Island school district faces sex abuse allegations

The suit alleges a Port Hardy Secondary School teacher sexually abused the child starting in 1981 or 1984.
One-quarter of Air Canada flights delayed Friday as schedule recovers from IT issue

One-quarter of Air Canada flights delayed Friday as schedule recovers from IT issue

More than one-quarter of Air Canada flights experienced delays on Friday as the airline worked to return service to normal following a technical malfunction the previous day.
Facebook to test blocking Canadians' access to news in response to Ottawa’s online news bill

Facebook to test blocking Canadians' access to news in response to Ottawa’s online news bill

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said at a committee this week that his door is open to the tech giants to talk about the bill but he would not respond to threats.
B.C. extends deferral of old-growth logging in Vancouver Island's Fairy Creek

B.C. extends deferral of old-growth logging in Vancouver Island's Fairy Creek

The extension to Feb. 1, 2025, applies to the order issued two years ago at the request of the Pacheedaht First Nation.
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