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B.C. looks to change building code to develop single-stair apartment buildings

B.C. looks to change building code to develop single-stair apartment buildings

Housing advocates have been pressing for the change for years while firefighter associations and disability-advocacy groups have expressed concerns.
Elder Darlene McIntosh reappointed as UNBC chancellor

Elder Darlene McIntosh reappointed as UNBC chancellor

'We see truth and reconciliation taking place like never before'
Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is cooling again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is cooling again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States is slowing again after higher readings earlier this year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, while adding that more such evidence would be needed before the Fed would cut interest rates.
United States looking at all tools to respond to Canada's digital services tax

United States looking at all tools to respond to Canada's digital services tax

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Office of the United States Trade Representative says it will do what’s necessary to halt Canada's tax on large foreign digital services companies.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP attempt to dodge blame after Surrey woman's death

Rob Shaw: BC NDP attempt to dodge blame after Surrey woman's death

Eby points finger at feds, but can't escape accountability
Opinion: Understanding the shifting sands of immigration attitudes

Opinion: Understanding the shifting sands of immigration attitudes

The rise in anti-immigration sentiments, especially amid challenging conditions, could have far-reaching consequences for Canada's social harmony and economic prosperity.
Opinion: Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

Opinion: Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

The perception of a worsening cost of living, combined with seeing Canada as significantly more unequal, is creating a perfect storm for a deteriorating sense of control in everyday life.
Creating a thriving winery takes more than the perfect grape

Creating a thriving winery takes more than the perfect grape

Design requires a combination of form, function and beauty.
Baldrey: BC Green Party has 'steep uphill battle' ahead of 2024 election

Baldrey: BC Green Party has 'steep uphill battle' ahead of 2024 election

Political columnist Keith Baldrey analyzes the Greens' current predicament, which includes its leader choosing to run in an NDP stronghold this fall.
Who gets first dibs on water? BC Greens say farmers

Who gets first dibs on water? BC Greens say farmers

Water use needs to be equitable and reflective of the values and needs of communities, says Green candidate for Courtenay-Comox.