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Liberals launch pandemic preparedness agency, seeking faster vaccine development

Liberals launch pandemic preparedness agency, seeking faster vaccine development

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are creating a new agency to beef up Canada's ability to handle rapidly spreading infectious diseases and protect from future pandemics.
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Canadian dollar hits six-month high versus U.S. greenback

Canadian dollar hits six-month high versus U.S. greenback

U.S. rate cuts, higher oil prices and Chinese government stimulus measures may be impacting the loonie
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When should I tell my hopeful new employer I have vacation booked for right after I may start?

When should I tell my hopeful new employer I have vacation booked for right after I may start?

It’s perfectly reasonable not to mention personal commitments like a wedding during the early stages of the recruitment process.
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Trust in B.C. justice system dropping as shoplifting, safety concerns rise: survey

Trust in B.C. justice system dropping as shoplifting, safety concerns rise: survey

British Columbians call for urgent action to address safety concerns and a change in the government's approach
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Opinion: Chronic government neglect has spurred Downtown Eastside's economic decline

Opinion: Chronic government neglect has spurred Downtown Eastside's economic decline

As Gastown and Chinatown receive local and provincial funding, a deliberate lack of investment in Vancouver's DTES neighbourhood has enabled a downward spiral of economic disinvestment and decline
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'We need to act now': B.C. restaurant owner suggests new grant for small businesses

'We need to act now': B.C. restaurant owner suggests new grant for small businesses

Vancouver's PiDGin Restaurant owner says current tax burden predominantly borne by small businesses
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B.C.’s housing issues far from fixed despite NDP progress

B.C.’s housing issues far from fixed despite NDP progress

The governing party and the BC Conservatives have not yet tabled platforms on top issue
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Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Once a rallying point, the carbon tax now faces opposition from nearly half of BC NDP voters as the province grapples with competing priorities
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Opinion: B.C’s energy debate needs less heat and more fact

Opinion: B.C’s energy debate needs less heat and more fact

Those concerned about B.C.'s electricity crunch fail to account for increased efficiency in the system
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New natural gas plant north of Fort St. John proposed

New natural gas plant north of Fort St. John proposed

Pacific Canbriam will supply the Woodfibre LNG plant in Squamish with natural gas
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