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Why insured losses from wildfires might be manageable this year

Why insured losses from wildfires might be manageable this year

DBRS Morningstar expects that despite costs being manageable, there will be pressure to raise insurance prices
Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Our survey shows a bit of positive momentum on the issue of race relations. The proportion of Canadians who report an improvement is up five points, but certain areas remain far behind in believing that things are actually better
Spike in B.C. fire deaths sparks smoke-alarm campaign

Spike in B.C. fire deaths sparks smoke-alarm campaign

Reported fire deaths doubled to 59 in 2021 from 28 in 2019, then rose again to 86 last year
Four First Nations artists to collaborate on Invictus Games 2025 visual design

Four First Nations artists to collaborate on Invictus Games 2025 visual design

Artists from the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, Lil’wat and Musqueam Nations have been selected to create the design for the competition coming to Vancouver and Whistler in 2025
Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Emails show the conflict began last November.
Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

A popular creature has been in our ocean for the past 450 million years.
Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

MONTREAL — Aviation experts say Canada is losing expertise in the manufacturing of water bombers — just as demand for them is increasing. The Canadair CL-415, a purpose-built water bomber, was last produced in 2015.
DFO raids seafood company, possibly over federal agency's own paperwork error

DFO raids seafood company, possibly over federal agency's own paperwork error

Fisheries enforcement officers are taking an unnecessary and heavy-handed approach over what appears to be a bureaucratic error caused the Department of Fisheries’ own licensing branch, said Sonia Strobel, CEO of Skipper Otto community-supported fishery.
B.C. handyman wins CRA review after being denied CERB

B.C. handyman wins CRA review after being denied CERB

Bishop worked as a self-employed contractor for a single Vernon client doing renovations over the span of six months.
B.C. mortgage holders brace for higher payments for longer period

B.C. mortgage holders brace for higher payments for longer period

People will need to reconsider spending and businesses will likewise need to rethink loans to make further investments, says one B.C. economist.
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