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Government secrecy underpins three Vancouver real estate revelations

Government secrecy underpins three Vancouver real estate revelations

Excessive fees, access to information delays and privacy policies supporting corporate interests were on full display in Vancouver’s real estate industry this week
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B.C.’s June retail spending rolls into record territory

B.C.’s June retail spending rolls into record territory

Retail spending in B.C. marched steadily higher in June with a 0.2% sales increase from May to a new record high of $8.29 billion. Metro Vancouver led the provincial increase with a 1.6% gain. While below the national increase of 4.
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French-language TVA debate kicks off first face-to-face for federal election

French-language TVA debate kicks off first face-to-face for federal election

The first leaders’ debate of the 2021 federal election took place this evening in Montreal, as the TVA French-language debate pitted four party chiefs in a face-to-face match in a tightening campaign.
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Six more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in B.C. to 1,824

Six more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in B.C. to 1,824

The six deaths is the highest single-day COVID-19 death total since May.
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Local short-line railway experiments with hydrogen

Local short-line railway experiments with hydrogen

Southern Railway of BC taps Loop Energy, Hydrogen in Motion to retrofit diesel locomotive with fuel cells
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New restrictions hit B.C.’s north amid spike in COVID cases

New restrictions hit B.C.’s north amid spike in COVID cases

Restrictions go into effect after Labour Day
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Vancouver Island lawyer to head Canadian Bar Association, B.C. branch

Vancouver Island lawyer to head Canadian Bar Association, B.C. branch

Clare Jennings aims to make law profession more accessible and inclusive.
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Election 2021: A look at housing promises of Liberals, Conservatives and NDP

Election 2021: A look at housing promises of Liberals, Conservatives and NDP

Green Party of Canada had not released housing platform by press time
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Election 2021: Has the Trudeau Liberals’ national housing strategy benefited B.C.?

Election 2021: Has the Trudeau Liberals’ national housing strategy benefited B.C.?

Glacier Media spoke to developers, politicians and housing experts to find out
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Liberals release full platform

Liberals release full platform

Proof of vaccination, health care, housing key Liberal planks
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