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Report on 2023 Central Okanagan fires notes need to enhance training, initiatives

Report on 2023 Central Okanagan fires notes need to enhance training, initiatives

Zero loss of life, but disconnect exposed in communication channels
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Canadian workers unfazed by rising unemployment as more intend to look for a new job

Canadian workers unfazed by rising unemployment as more intend to look for a new job

Recent surveys economic challenges are not stopping more workers from actively looking to change roles.
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Two-thirds of Canadians 'desperately' need interest rates to go down: MNP survey

Two-thirds of Canadians 'desperately' need interest rates to go down: MNP survey

The central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75 per cent in June and economists expect another cut could be in store when it meets Wednesday for its next rate decision.
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Rob Shaw: Weak tenancy laws do little to help B.C. landlords battle ‘cuckooing’ criminals

Rob Shaw: Weak tenancy laws do little to help B.C. landlords battle ‘cuckooing’ criminals

Victoria home goes from family abode to drug den
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Nine B.C. cleantech firms to share $7.6M in grants

Nine B.C. cleantech firms to share $7.6M in grants

Recipients include new joint venture between Westport Innovations and Volvo
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For some Canadians, the Democrats' America trumps Trudeau’s Canada

For some Canadians, the Democrats' America trumps Trudeau’s Canada

A second consecutive term under the Democrats would likely be better for the Canadian economy and for B.C. businesses from a trade perspective
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Opinion: Time for Canadian leaders to prep for Trump 2.0

Opinion: Time for Canadian leaders to prep for Trump 2.0

Canada faces urgent questions about trade relations, economic stability and national defence commitments
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Markets bet on second Bank of Canada interest rate cut coming this week

Markets bet on second Bank of Canada interest rate cut coming this week

Economists and market watchers are betting the Bank of Canada will deliver another interest rate cut this week amid mounting evidence that inflation is sustainably easing.
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Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent's fitness for office.
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Massive protest involving semi-trucks blocks Vancouver traffic

Massive protest involving semi-trucks blocks Vancouver traffic

The protest covered a lot of distance
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