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Smaller B.C. cities are seeing more deaths than births

Smaller B.C. cities are seeing more deaths than births

Immigration drove population growth in British Columbia’s urban centres while rural communities and smaller cities got a little bit older and experienced more deaths than births over the course of the pandemic’s first two years, census data shows.
B.C.’s gig workers brace for bumpy ride in 2023

B.C.’s gig workers brace for bumpy ride in 2023

Slowing economy expected to reduce the demand for contractor-freelancer work
Is the ‘recall David Eby’ campaign destined to be the 28th failure in 26 years?

Is the ‘recall David Eby’ campaign destined to be the 28th failure in 26 years?

Despite more than two-dozen attempts, no MLA has successfully been recalled in B.C. history

BoC to lose billions over next few years, posing communications challenge: report

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada may lose up to $8.8 billion over the next few years, according to a new report warning the central bank may run into a communications challenge as a result of the losses. The report from the C.D.
Concerns raised over proposed credit union

Concerns raised over proposed credit union

Local Filipino community warned about ‘unincorporated’ credit union
Trudeau sings praises of free trade, meets with López Obrador at North America summit

Trudeau sings praises of free trade, meets with López Obrador at North America summit

MEXICO CITY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extolled the virtues of North American free trade to a Mexican audience of business leaders Tuesday — and took a few jabs at the former U.S. president who tried to do away with it.
As B.C. homeowner grant approaches $1B, critics call for its end

As B.C. homeowner grant approaches $1B, critics call for its end

Has a property tax refund to B.C. homeowners passed its best before date? Approaching one billion dollars annually, the B.C.
Falcon takes aim at NDP handling of Massey Tunnel, business environment

Falcon takes aim at NDP handling of Massey Tunnel, business environment

In his first major interview in 2023, BC Liberals leader Kevin Falcon is setting his sights squarely on Premier David Eby’s NDP government for doing far too little – economically, politically and on key topics like housing and infrastructure.
Burnaby medical mask company fined $13K for 'repeated violations’ after workers caught in machinery

Burnaby medical mask company fined $13K for 'repeated violations’ after workers caught in machinery

WorkSafeBC has fined Vitacore Industries Inc. for 'repeated violations' at its Burnaby manufacturing plants. Seven workers have been injured after being caught in machines that WorkSafe says weren't properly safeguarded.
U.S. President Joe Biden to visit Canada in March, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden to visit Canada in March, White House says

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden will make his first official visit to Canada in March, the White House has confirmed.