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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.
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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.
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Mixed-use developments diversify as demands increase

Mixed-use developments diversify as demands increase

Developers target a broader mix of users, financial viability
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Ballard Power Systems Q1 loss grows from year ago, revenue up 9%

Ballard Power Systems Q1 loss grows from year ago, revenue up 9%

VANCOUVER — Ballard Power Systems saw its first-quarter loss deepen compared with a year ago as its revenue rose nine per cent. The Vancouver-based fuel cell maker, which keeps its books in U.S.
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Canadians want more regulations around smoking, according to poll

Canadians want more regulations around smoking, according to poll

Will Canada raise the smoking age? New polling says public backs U.K.-style law
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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.
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Public comment period extended for Summit Lake PG LNG Project

Public comment period extended for Summit Lake PG LNG Project

New deadline is now this Thursday at one minute before midnight
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B.C. rejects Burnaby petition for exemption to new transit-oriented development rules

B.C. rejects Burnaby petition for exemption to new transit-oriented development rules

Land near SkyTrain hubs is 'ideal' for increasing housing supply and a mix of housing types, says the B.C. government.
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YVR support for hidden disabilities reduces 'explanation stress'

YVR support for hidden disabilities reduces 'explanation stress'

A Richmond advocate is optimistic about programs improving accessibility but thinks more consistency is needed.
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Animator Steamroller Studios expands to Vancouver

Animator Steamroller Studios expands to Vancouver

Steamroller's CEO Aaron Gilman has lived in Vancouver for the past eight years
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