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Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to make public drug use illegal again

Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to make public drug use illegal again

OTTAWA — Public drug use became illegal in British Columbia once again on Tuesday, after the federal government granted the province's request to scale back its drug decriminalization pilot.
Former B.C. banker pleads guilty to defrauding clients, potentially in the ballpark of $1M

Former B.C. banker pleads guilty to defrauding clients, potentially in the ballpark of $1M

Ex-RBC employee admits to defrauding clients over seven years.
B.C. lawyer 'in shock' to proceed in misconduct hearing without lawyer

B.C. lawyer 'in shock' to proceed in misconduct hearing without lawyer

Leonard Marriott faces first of two citations from the Law Society of BC for alleged professional misconduct.
NAFTA panel orders rethink on softwood lumber duties

NAFTA panel orders rethink on softwood lumber duties

B.C. forests minister says NAFTA panel ruling positive, but doesn't end softwood lumber dispute
Delta council votes to remove Mayor Harvie as Metro chair

Delta council votes to remove Mayor Harvie as Metro chair

Council also agreed to several policy changes when it comes to Delta's mayor and council members.
Intact launches wildfire damage protection pilot ahead of elevated-risk season

Intact launches wildfire damage protection pilot ahead of elevated-risk season

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says it has launched a pilot program to reduce wildfire damage to customers' homes in Western Canada as another season of elevated fire risk approaches.
Unionized workers rejecting more deals as fight for wage gains presses on

Unionized workers rejecting more deals as fight for wage gains presses on

Union workers are feeling increasingly emboldened to reject tentative agreements as they fight to join the ranks of those benefiting from the recent wave of wage gains, experts say.
How to overcome 'savings guilt' when you're living paycheque to paycheque

How to overcome 'savings guilt' when you're living paycheque to paycheque

As the higher cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, many Canadians find they have even less left over at the end of every month to squirrel away for the future.
Foreign influence registry among proposed tools in bill to counter interference

Foreign influence registry among proposed tools in bill to counter interference

OTTAWA — Newly tabled legislation to fight interference from abroad would bolster criminal provisions, open the door to broader sharing of sensitive information and establish a foreign influence transparency registry.
Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats

Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats

Nearly $574 million will be doled out to researchers across the country for projects aimed at ramping up Canada's preparedness for future health emergencies, including the next pandemic, the federal government announced on Monday.