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Using N-word enough for Telus to fire worker, arbitrator rules

Using N-word enough for Telus to fire worker, arbitrator rules

A witness testified he was "utterly shocked and disgusted" by what he heard from the instructor.
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Annual inflation rate up in March as gasoline prices rose, but core measures lower

Annual inflation rate up in March as gasoline prices rose, but core measures lower

OTTAWA — Higher gasoline prices helped the annual inflation rate tick higher in March, but core inflation continued to cool for the month, raising the chances of an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada in June.
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Students benefit from filing a tax return even if they don't make a lot of money

Students benefit from filing a tax return even if they don't make a lot of money

Lower income doesn’t mean lower priority when it comes to filing a tax return.
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More transparency, communication needed from health authorities: UBC prof

More transparency, communication needed from health authorities: UBC prof

Dr. Jude Kornelsen says systemic issues hinder effectiveness of B.C.'s health authorities.
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What will be the economic impact of the next total solar eclipse in B.C.?

What will be the economic impact of the next total solar eclipse in B.C.?

A total solar eclipse generates an economic boom.
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Guilty pleas entered in stock fraud case involving Canadian 'entities'

Guilty pleas entered in stock fraud case involving Canadian 'entities'

U.S. officials alleged Jonathan Mikula illegally promoted U.S.-listed public company Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals, which has significant ties to British Columbia.
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B.C. experts urge more budget spending to tackle housing crisis

B.C. experts urge more budget spending to tackle housing crisis

Funding attached to the Canada Rental Protection Fund and infrastructure fund is not enough, says B.C. housing minister.
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B.C. port terminal among sites blocked in co-ordinated pro-Palestinian protests

B.C. port terminal among sites blocked in co-ordinated pro-Palestinian protests

DELTA, B.C. — A blockade by pro-Palestinian protesters at a major port terminal in Metro Vancouver disrupted operations for several hours before dispersing on Monday.
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Singh defends NDP carbon price position — without directly supporting a consumer levy

Singh defends NDP carbon price position — without directly supporting a consumer levy

OTTAWA — The federal leader of the New Democrats spent Monday insisting his party's position on carbon pricing remains unchanged.
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Early tax filers among first to receive 2024 Canada carbon rebates

Early tax filers among first to receive 2024 Canada carbon rebates

Those who filed their taxes since March 15 will see their first instalment on May 15, while those filing after Monday will have to wait until June or July.
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