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Falcon sees BC United victory despite polls, defections

Falcon sees BC United victory despite polls, defections

The BC United leader told Victoria business leaders on Thursday he’s confident the party will win a majority in this fall’s provincial election
Are Mayor Ken Sim’s days numbered as chair of Vancouver police board?

Are Mayor Ken Sim’s days numbered as chair of Vancouver police board?

Sim’s office: “The mayor believes that the position of chair may be better served by another individual who can fully dedicate their focus to this important role.”
Canada launches coastal flooding alert system

Canada launches coastal flooding alert system

System meant to warn Canadians of high-impact coastal flooding events, give emergency authorities time to prepare. 
LeBlanc accuses Tories of theatrics as they push for names of MPs in meddling report

LeBlanc accuses Tories of theatrics as they push for names of MPs in meddling report

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc accused Conservative MPs of theatrics Thursday as they pressed the government to release the names of MPs allegedly engaged in foreign interference.
Liberal government tables bill that seeks to streamline, secure health data

Liberal government tables bill that seeks to streamline, secure health data

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals moved to streamline and secure health data across jurisdictions Thursday with a new bill that imposes new rules on technology vendors.
New centre in the works to track Indigenous data on businesses, land and resources

New centre in the works to track Indigenous data on businesses, land and resources

OTTAWA — A new institute is in the works that would track Indigenous economic prosperity in Canada by collecting data on population, businesses, land and resources.
Consider these last-minute planning ideas before capital-gains tax changes arrive

Consider these last-minute planning ideas before capital-gains tax changes arrive

These tips for Canadians may help them prepare for June 25, assuming that the proposals will become law as the government has promised
Angie Whitfield named new Burnaby Board of Trade CEO

Angie Whitfield named new Burnaby Board of Trade CEO

Whitfield takes over for Paul Holden, who announced his retirement from the position in 2023.
If you are drained or unwell after your vacation, welcome to leisure sickness

If you are drained or unwell after your vacation, welcome to leisure sickness

Coming back from a vacation is a good time to establish new practices that further enhance your energy and productivity
Statistics Canada reports country posted $1B merchandise trade deficit for April

Statistics Canada reports country posted $1B merchandise trade deficit for April

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $1.0 billion in April, as exports of natural gas and crude oil climbed higher, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The agency said the result comes after a revised deficit of $2.