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Canadians changing the channel on how they watch video

Canadians changing the channel on how they watch video

Earlier this month, American cable channel MTV (which used to be known as Music Television) marked its 39th anniversary.
Uncharted waters ahead as Morneau jumps ship

Uncharted waters ahead as Morneau jumps ship

After five years, Bill Morneau can correctly claim there are fewer Canadians in poverty than when he became finance minister. This is no small claim. He can’t claim a lot more. He has to downplay a lot more.
Editorial: Metro Vancouver needs a regional policing plan

Editorial: Metro Vancouver needs a regional policing plan

The list of issues raised in the debate over the investment and operational value of Surrey’s switch to a municipal police force from the RCMP model it has had since 1951 goes well beyond dollars and cents.
COVID-19 crisis has failed to erode faith in Canadian health care

COVID-19 crisis has failed to erode faith in Canadian health care

Earlier this year, Research Co. and Glacier Media found that 75% of Canadians were proud of their health-care system.
Dark clouds cast long shadows over Justin Trudeau’s sunny-ways brand

Dark clouds cast long shadows over Justin Trudeau’s sunny-ways brand

Justin Trudeau is in a spot of trouble. Of his own making. Of the dirty work of his loyal anonymous sources. Of course. His pandemic rift with Bill Morneau, his finance minister, has for a time within select circles been no great secret.
Strong dislike of Donald Trump triples in Canada over past year: poll

Strong dislike of Donald Trump triples in Canada over past year: poll

In less than three months, Americans will find out whether Donald Trump will spend four more years at the White House.
Businesses need to prepare now for the end of temporary layoff period

Businesses need to prepare now for the end of temporary layoff period

If your business had to lay off workers for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may know that the end of the temporary layoff period is fast-approaching.
Is the Strathcona Park homeless camp in Vancouver here to stay?

Is the Strathcona Park homeless camp in Vancouver here to stay?

Plan to vacate Oppenheimer Park encampment in April doesn’t extend to Strathcona tent city
Editorial: Energy efficiency enterprise upsides

Editorial: Energy efficiency enterprise upsides

The pandemic-induced no-normal era that B.C. finds itself in with the rest of the world affords opportunities to make once-in-a-generation changes to business operations. Improving energy efficiency is one of those opportunities.
Canadians might want to brush up on dental hygiene, poll suggests

Canadians might want to brush up on dental hygiene, poll suggests

Health care has long been regarded as a source of pride for many Canadians.