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Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

OTTAWA — Canadians' hearts may be brimming with pride as Canada Day approaches, but a new poll suggests their minds aren't full of the knowledge needed to pass a citizenship test.
Data points: Housing downturn expected despite better market performance

Data points: Housing downturn expected despite better market performance

Any market momentum is likely to be cut short by the Bank of Canada's interest rate moves, writes Bryan Yu
Diver comes face to face with sturgeon in ocean off Galiano Island

Diver comes face to face with sturgeon in ocean off Galiano Island

A man was diving in the ocean when he felt something 'bump' into him.
MEC, Costco are most trusted brands in Canada: UVic survey

MEC, Costco are most trusted brands in Canada: UVic survey

Researchers surveyed more than 13,000 people earlier this year
B.C. teacher terminated after buying student sexually explicit gifts

B.C. teacher terminated after buying student sexually explicit gifts

The unnamed teacher sought to exert influence and control over every aspect of the student’s life.
One man arrested for crime spree leads Squamish RCMP briefs

One man arrested for crime spree leads Squamish RCMP briefs

Stolen property and incidents of business break and entry were also released to the media from the Sea to Sky RCMP.
Western premiers disappointed by delay to federal bail reform on repeat offenders

Western premiers disappointed by delay to federal bail reform on repeat offenders

Premiers from Western Canada said Tuesday they are "extremely disappointed" in the federal government for not passing reforms to the bail system to target repeat offenders before Parliament rose last week for the summer.
North Shore Rescue hikes pair of pooches out of mountain trails

North Shore Rescue hikes pair of pooches out of mountain trails

It’s important to choose trails that aren’t above a breed’s natural abilities.
Canadian Rental Housing Index sheds light on Squamish's rental affordability challenge

Canadian Rental Housing Index sheds light on Squamish's rental affordability challenge

‘That’s crisis level’: Close to 500 renter households are spending more than 50% of their pre-tax income on rent.
B.C. agrees to delay ending immigration detention in correctional centres

B.C. agrees to delay ending immigration detention in correctional centres

British Columbia has agreed to give Canada's border agency more time to come up with an alternative to holding immigration detainees in the province's correctional centres, almost a year after the decision to end the practice.
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