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Conservation officers put down two bears in Lake Cowichan

Conservation officers put down two bears in Lake Cowichan

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says it received multiple reports that the bears appeared conditioned to human food and had accessed unsecured garbage
Supreme Court majority rules against federal environmental impact law

Supreme Court majority rules against federal environmental impact law

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday against federal legislation on the environmental effects of major developments, with five out of seven judges finding most of it unconstitutional because its language could be used to regulate activities withi
Economy to 'stagnate,' federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

Economy to 'stagnate,' federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says higher interest rates will lead the economy to stagnate in the second half of the year, with a new report suggesting the federal deficit will rise significantly this fiscal year.
Person using 10 names pretending to be B.C. nurse, college warns

Person using 10 names pretending to be B.C. nurse, college warns

The person has been using variations of their own name as well as the name of a registered nurse.
North Vancouver grain silo collapse remains mired in court

North Vancouver grain silo collapse remains mired in court

Lawsuits over the grain silo collapse has become a “quagmire,” the judge says
Richmond mansion on sale a year after purchase for $5M more

Richmond mansion on sale a year after purchase for $5M more

The asking price is three times the assessed value
Will the federal government go ahead with a one-click citizenship oath?

Will the federal government go ahead with a one-click citizenship oath?

The one-click citizenship proposal was initially introduced by former Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, to reduce backlogs in the immigration system.
Fish farm giant Mowi suing fisheries ministers, taxpayers for Discovery Islands closures

Fish farm giant Mowi suing fisheries ministers, taxpayers for Discovery Islands closures

In a lawsuit, the aquaculture giant Mowi claims Canada 'wiped out' a third of its business
‘Unite the left’ remains popular federally with over half of Liberals, says poll

‘Unite the left’ remains popular federally with over half of Liberals, says poll

The idea of a united left-of-centre party is less popular with the NDP or Conservative Party.
Rob Shaw: Public service balloons under BC NDP great at growing government

Rob Shaw: Public service balloons under BC NDP great at growing government

More than 10,000 hired in their six years in power
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