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Poverty more prevalent among those who died during B.C.'s heat dome: study

Poverty more prevalent among those who died during B.C.'s heat dome: study

VANCOUVER — A researcher who looked into deaths during the eight hottest days of B.C.'s deadly heat dome says that equitably addressing the impacts of climate change would mean placing a larger focus on people living in poverty.
S&P/TSX composite index moves lower Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index moves lower Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked lower Thursday, weighed down by losses in the industrial sector, while U.S. markets were mixed. A better-than-expected U.S.
How financial behaviour can reveal early signs of cognitive decline

How financial behaviour can reveal early signs of cognitive decline

Although advisors play a critical role in detecting cognitive decline, the matter remains a delicate one.
Rail, phone, power services affected by Jasper wildfire

Rail, phone, power services affected by Jasper wildfire

Critical infrastructure has been affected by the wildfires that have raged through Jasper National Park, Alta., and into the picturesque townsite itself. Telus Corp.
BC United leader promises new SkyTrain to the North Shore

BC United leader promises new SkyTrain to the North Shore

In the run up to the provincial election this fall, Kevin Falcon is assuring voters he will also build a new 10-lane bridge to replace the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing
B.C. lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after 'devastating' winter losses

B.C. lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after 'devastating' winter losses

PENTICTON — The B.C. government says wineries can import grapes and juice to make their 2024 vintages after "devastating" losses this winter. The province says allowing winemakers to import grapes from outside B.C.
90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

VANCOUVER — Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government's plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties.
Mayors' Council salaries soar as B.C. politicians contemplate 'catastrophic' transit cuts

Mayors' Council salaries soar as B.C. politicians contemplate 'catastrophic' transit cuts

Mayors' Council is sounding the alarm on transit service cuts and demanding more money from the provincial and federal government purses; meanwhile, their remuneration has soared 79 per cent since 2019.
LRB dismisses Quest University Faculty Union's bid to have CapU its new employer

LRB dismisses Quest University Faculty Union's bid to have CapU its new employer

Labour Relations Board rules in Capilano University's favour: No succession from Quest University after unsuccessful faculty union bid.
Lululemon sees product flop, analyst downgrade; stock hits four-year low

Lululemon sees product flop, analyst downgrade; stock hits four-year low

Clothing retailer's share price down nearly 52-per-cent year-to-date at its low this morning