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B.C. researchers working to improve wildfire prediction

B.C. researchers working to improve wildfire prediction

Today's wildfire modelling technology could have helped reduce the impact of Canada's most costly natural disaster
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Canadians oppose Trans Mountain pipeline debt, says environmental group

Canadians oppose Trans Mountain pipeline debt, says environmental group

Growing costs of the now $31-billion pipeline could mean projected revenues don't match the existing government-backed loans needed to complete the project, Canada's auditor general has warned
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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, keeps door open to more rate hikes

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, keeps door open to more rate hikes

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent, but hasn’t ruled out future rate hikes as price pressures remain high.
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Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis

Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis

'We see parents who are skipping meals so that their children can eat.'
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'He'll be OK': Premier David Eby unconcerned about Bank of Canada independence

'He'll be OK': Premier David Eby unconcerned about Bank of Canada independence

B.C. Premier David Eby received a letter from Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem, who expressed concern about specific directions on monetary policy.
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Chinese government officials make first official Vancouver visit in five years

Chinese government officials make first official Vancouver visit in five years

The delegation comes at a tense time for Canada-China relations; Vancouver and Guangzhou established sister city relations in 1985
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Macklem warned premiers about dangers of putting BoC's independence at risk

Macklem warned premiers about dangers of putting BoC's independence at risk

B.C. Premier David Eby among those who wrote letters urging the central bank to not raise rates
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Metro Vancouver wastewater workers strike over wage dispute

Metro Vancouver wastewater workers strike over wage dispute

The union, which represents roughly 670 Metro Vancouver workers, set up picket lines at four facilities after ongoing wage negotiations broke down Friday
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Eight deaths reported at former North Vancouver motel, says operator

Eight deaths reported at former North Vancouver motel, says operator

The location has been used as a supportive housing facility since March 2022
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B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier

B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier

David Eby says B.C. cannot leave people with skills and experience on the sidelines
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