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Wave of retirement hits Canadian workforce as healthcare, education lose workers

Wave of retirement hits Canadian workforce as healthcare, education lose workers

TORONTO — Canada is facing a wave of retirements driven by workers in high-pressure sectors, with an increasing number retiring before they turn 65.
'Justinflation' can't be said in the House of Commons, but MPs are trying anyway

'Justinflation' can't be said in the House of Commons, but MPs are trying anyway

OTTAWA — The Conservatives' cheeky term for inflation under the Liberals has got some MPs into trouble in the House of Commons, where saying "Justinflation" has been deemed verboten.
Insider trading: October 3, 2022

Insider trading: October 3, 2022

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended September 21, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Housing market recession deepens in B.C.

Housing market recession deepens in B.C.

BC’s housing market recession deepened in August with few signs of an imminent recovery and interest rates still on the rise. Multiple Listing Service (MLS) home sales fell to a seasonally adjusted 5,370 units in August, marking a 5.
Vancouver to rename street on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Vancouver to rename street on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Kitsilano’s Trutch Street – which was named after B.C.’s first lieutenant-governor Sir Joseph William Trutch – will be given a new name that has yet to be announced
B.C. COVID-19 deaths fall

B.C. COVID-19 deaths fall

Province recorded 16 COVID-19 deaths in the week ended Sept. 24
Francesco Aquilini accused of child abuse

Francesco Aquilini accused of child abuse

The Vancouver Canucks owner has been accused by his estranged wife of physically and mentally abusing his children
Two sheared bolts caused SkyTrain derailment: FOI documents

Two sheared bolts caused SkyTrain derailment: FOI documents

A SkyTrain derailed near Scott Road station last May because of what TransLink has called “almost simultaneous failure of two bolts” at one of the mainline’s 124 turnout switches. On May 30 at 7:40 p.m.
Political environment ‘ripe’ for opposition this fall

Political environment ‘ripe’ for opposition this fall

Most Canadians focused on inflation and housing, says Simon Fraser University professor
OneCity in damage control over leaked chat logs

OneCity in damage control over leaked chat logs

Former city council candidate Rohana Rezel published excerpts of online discussions between activists involved with the party behind Coun. Christine Boyle and School Board Trustee Jennifer Reddy on his website