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B.C. legislature oversight committee settles on $100m budget

B.C. legislature oversight committee settles on $100m budget

The all-party committee that oversees B.C.’s Legislative Assembly is asking the NDP government for a $100.3 million operational budget in the next fiscal year. The amount in the estimates passed at the Jan.
Ex-Mexican general’s B.C. extradition hearing delayed

Ex-Mexican general’s B.C. extradition hearing delayed

The extradition hearing for the former Mexican general who fled to B.C. in 2019 was postponed Thursday after his defence lawyer sought to introduce evidence that could help clear his client.
Four more Treaty 8 nations sign land use agreement

Four more Treaty 8 nations sign land use agreement

Agreement attempts to balance econcomic development with Crown obligations to treaty
Price check: Is Whole Foods now the most affordable grocery store in Vancouver?

Price check: Is Whole Foods now the most affordable grocery store in Vancouver?

Whole Foods has always had a reputation for having the most expensive groceries—its nickname "Whole Paycheque" speaks for itself. But the rising cost of food might be levelling the playing field when it comes to the Amazon-owned chain.
The Polygon's new sculptures honour victims of residential schools

The Polygon's new sculptures honour victims of residential schools

A duo of new sculptures honouring those who endured the residential schooling system have been unveiled at The Polygon Gallery.
Statistics Canada says November saw lowest number of people on EI in 25 years

Statistics Canada says November saw lowest number of people on EI in 25 years

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says November saw the lowest number of employment insurance beneficiaries on record in 25 years.
Canadian retail sales fell 0.1 per cent to $61.8 billion in November

Canadian retail sales fell 0.1 per cent to $61.8 billion in November

Canadian retail sales edged down in November amid a broad consumer spending pull back as the rising cost of living continued to erode purchasing power. Statistics Canada said Friday retail sales dropped 0.1 per cent to $61.8 billion in November.
Corporations are winning the inflation bump, while Canadians struggle with high prices

Corporations are winning the inflation bump, while Canadians struggle with high prices

As Canadians struggle to afford essential goods and services, the spoils of inflation are ending up largely in corporate profits, particularly in oil, gas and mining industries, a new analysis reveals.
Surrey City Hall hires BC Liberal insider to lobby province on keeping RCMP in Surrey

Surrey City Hall hires BC Liberal insider to lobby province on keeping RCMP in Surrey

Mark Marissen was a mayoral candidate in the 2022 Vancouver municipal election and is the ex-husband of former premier Christy Clark
Pension funds improving on climate but overall still falling short: report

Pension funds improving on climate but overall still falling short: report

TORONTO — A new report by an advocacy group says some of Canada's major pension funds have made significant improvements in responding to the climate crisis, but overall are still falling short.