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'A bit of a Wild West': Navigating the changing rules on when to tip

'A bit of a Wild West': Navigating the changing rules on when to tip

If he was speaking to a visitor or newcomer to Canada, Michael von Massow would struggle to describe our tipping culture to them. “It is a bit of a Wild West,” von Massow said.
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World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year

World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank upgraded its outlook for the global economy Tuesday, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the United States. The bank's latest outlook marks an increase from the 2.
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B.C.'s drought: Dry conditions spur changes to BCWS wildfire suppression tactics

B.C.'s drought: Dry conditions spur changes to BCWS wildfire suppression tactics

Drought conditions and drier fuels mean wildfires can burn deeper.
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Burnaby's population growth prompts $1.25B energy expansion projects

Burnaby's population growth prompts $1.25B energy expansion projects

"As our city continues to grow rapidly, these upgrades and expansions will ensure that our residents and businesses have access to reliable and clean electricity."
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B.C.'s Eby frustrated at Quebec immigration money 'at the expense' of Western Canada

B.C.'s Eby frustrated at Quebec immigration money 'at the expense' of Western Canada

WHITEHORSE — Federal immigration money is being "showered down" on Ontario and Quebec "at the expense" of Western Canada, British Columbia Premier David Eby said.
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Right, centre-right must unify or lose to NDP: Christy Clark

Right, centre-right must unify or lose to NDP: Christy Clark

Former Liberal premier warns of vote splitting if BC United can't be united with Conservatives
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RCMP, B.C. Securities Commission deliver warnings to 10 suspected 'money mules'

RCMP, B.C. Securities Commission deliver warnings to 10 suspected 'money mules'

SURREY, B.C.
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Pump brakes on land use changes: former B.C. premier Glen Clark

Pump brakes on land use changes: former B.C. premier Glen Clark

Former premier talks about 'crisis' in B.C. forestry sector at BCBC Business Summit
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Liberals say foreign meddling inquiry should look into MP allegations

Liberals say foreign meddling inquiry should look into MP allegations

OTTAWA — The Liberals support an effort to have the foreign interference inquiry investigate allegations against MPs, Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Monday.
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Union representing Canadian border agents moves strike deadline to Friday at midnight

Union representing Canadian border agents moves strike deadline to Friday at midnight

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says it has moved its strike deadline to Friday at 12:01 a.m.
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