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Canadians to save at the pump this long weekend compared to a year ago

Canadians to save at the pump this long weekend compared to a year ago

Prices in Metro Vancouver, meanwhile, still well above national average, according to GasBuddy.com
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Canadians' household debt is high, but risk of major shock is low: economists

Canadians' household debt is high, but risk of major shock is low: economists

Canadians owe $1.85 for every dollar of disposable income as of the first quarter of 2023, according to StatCan
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New immigrants without wealth ‘avoiding’ Vancouver

New immigrants without wealth ‘avoiding’ Vancouver

A lack of affordability ‘deflects’ immigration, while Alberta policies attempt to draw it
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Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

Canada's population also reached 40M earlier this month, according to StatCan
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Rob Shaw: Brad West breaks ranks with his NDP brethren on decriminalization of drugs

Rob Shaw: Brad West breaks ranks with his NDP brethren on decriminalization of drugs

The system isn't working for those who need help, PoCo mayor argues
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MEC, Costco are most trusted brands in Canada: UVic survey

MEC, Costco are most trusted brands in Canada: UVic survey

Researchers surveyed more than 13,000 people earlier this year
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B.C. stuck on the sidelines as field expands for 2030 Winter Olympics bid prospects

B.C. stuck on the sidelines as field expands for 2030 Winter Olympics bid prospects

The Canadian Olympic Committee remains open to the possibility of discussing another Games in B.C.
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Future infrastructure funding from Ottawa to require climate change be taken into account

Future infrastructure funding from Ottawa to require climate change be taken into account

Provinces will also have to build climate resilience into recovery efforts to get federal help after a disaster
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What the grocery report recommends to improve competition

What the grocery report recommends to improve competition

Most Canadians buy groceries in stores owned by a handful of grocery giants, study finds
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Infrastructure at centre of Western Canada premiers' meeting in Whistler, B.C.

Infrastructure at centre of Western Canada premiers' meeting in Whistler, B.C.

B.C. premier says Western Canadian communities will continue to see strains and slowdowns without the necessary upgrades
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