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No-zero grading policies in education as misguided as ever

It doesn't take students long to conclude that assignment due dates are mere suggestions
Detox, donuts and dodging divorce

Detox, donuts and dodging divorce

Whether we took holidays over the Christmas period or not, with the increased social activity, and a bit less frantic pace at work, we are likely suffering from a post-holiday hangover just like those who did take time off.
B.C. unemployment rate drops in December as more full-time positions added

B.C. unemployment rate drops in December as more full-time positions added

While Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.6%, British Columbia saw a drop to...
Pitt Meadows mutual fund dealer fined $150,000

Pitt Meadows mutual fund dealer fined $150,000

Dispute surrounded promising to compensate client with own money if account fell below $150,000
Provincial government announces support for transit plan

Provincial government announces support for transit plan

British Columbia’s Minister of Transportation Todd Stone has given a shot in the arm to the yes side in the upcoming transit referendum by...
Largest B.C.-based accounting firm, KNV, merges with Calgary’s MNP

Largest B.C.-based accounting firm, KNV, merges with Calgary’s MNP

The largest accounting firm headquartered in B.C. is merging with Calgary-based MNP LLP — a move that will create an operation rivaling the foreign-backed accounting firms in the province.
Should banks be obligated to help customers manage debt?

Should banks be obligated to help customers manage debt?

Financial institutions should be committed to helping their clients keep their debt levels under control, according to...
Creator of Ethical Oil site will run ‘no’ campaign for Metro Vancouver transit referendum

Creator of Ethical Oil site will run ‘no’ campaign for Metro Vancouver transit referendum

Veteran Conservative campaigner says he relishes the chance to "stand up for the little guy"
Canada’s trade deficit widens to $644m in November, driven by falling oil prices

Canada’s trade deficit widens to $644m in November, driven by falling oil prices

Canadian exports dropped 3.5% in November while imports dipped 2.7%, leading to a increase in...
Guaranteed Annual Income program a pipedream in Canada, says Fraser Institute

Guaranteed Annual Income program a pipedream in Canada, says Fraser Institute

A program that would provide a cash transfer from government to households to ensure a minimum annual income, known as a Guaranteed Annual Income program, would...