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Burnaby says Trans Mountain blocking release of risk assessment, emergency simulation

Burnaby says Trans Mountain blocking release of risk assessment, emergency simulation

The city said it planned to release a 2021 risk assessment this week as part of its planning and public engagement for a "full-scale emergency exercise" on Burnaby Mountain in 2027.
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Kelowna city staff against year-round RV park on agricultural land

Kelowna city staff against year-round RV park on agricultural land

Staff say recreational vehicles not recognized as dwelling units and that year-round RV use is banned on ALR land
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Rob Shaw: NDP trumpets child-care win while Ottawa foots most of the bill

Rob Shaw: NDP trumpets child-care win while Ottawa foots most of the bill

The B.C. government announced an investment in hundreds of child-care spaces Thursday, most funded by federal dollars.
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Contentious apartment development back before council

Contentious apartment development back before council

The project includes 107 units and would offer rental housing in perpetuity
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Students, recent immigrants hit hard by weakening job market, StatCan data suggests

Students, recent immigrants hit hard by weakening job market, StatCan data suggests

OTTAWA — Students who have been hunting for a summer job and recent immigrants looking for work have felt the brunt of the country's weakening labour market, Statistics Canada's latest employment report shows.
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Opinion: Good data can build trust in the energy sector’s climate action

Opinion: Good data can build trust in the energy sector’s climate action

New amendments to Canada's Competition Act will compel companies to back up their environmental claims with data
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General Fusion gets $20M for fusion demonstration project

General Fusion gets $20M for fusion demonstration project

Business Development Bank, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories investing $10M each
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How social media and labour strikes have shaped B.C.'s film and TV industry

How social media and labour strikes have shaped B.C.'s film and TV industry

The sector is facing challenges from social media dominance, labour strikes and content disputes affecting viewership and revenue
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Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%

Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied Thursday in Wall Street’s latest sharp swerve after a better-than-expected report on unemployment eased worries about the slowing economy . The S&P 500 jumped 2.
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Vancouver Island communities prep policies, infrastructure for dry times

Vancouver Island communities prep policies, infrastructure for dry times

Recurring drought conditions poised to limit community growth
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