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TRU president's efforts to hide info from journalists met with concern

TRU president's efforts to hide info from journalists met with concern

University senators say move stifles media coverage, undermines public trust
B.C. seeks info on gold bars allegedly connected to Quadriga crypto scam

B.C. seeks info on gold bars allegedly connected to Quadriga crypto scam

Defendant Michael Patryn admits the gold bars being held by RCMP are his; however, he denies they are connected to the Quadriga cryptocurrency scam. Now, a new law is being applied to compel him to explain their origins.
Two more towers up to 80 storeys tall, more rental housing could be coming to Burnaby’s Brentwood

Two more towers up to 80 storeys tall, more rental housing could be coming to Burnaby’s Brentwood

The city wants public feedback on proposed changes to the Brentwood Town Centre development plan.
B.C. grants environmental certificate for LNG jetty project in Tilbury

B.C. grants environmental certificate for LNG jetty project in Tilbury

The jetty project is not dependent on the proposed FortisBC Tilbury expansion, the province notes.
Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

MONTREAL — Canada's population grew faster last year than it has at any time since the 1950s, amid a surge in the number of temporary residents, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. The statistics agency says the population grew by 3.
'20 minutes of extra time': TransLink says delays coming to SkyTrain over long weekend

'20 minutes of extra time': TransLink says delays coming to SkyTrain over long weekend

Locals should prepare for service reductions over the holiday weekend.
Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

VANCOUVER — A federal government announcement that rental history could be used on a credit score is a "gamechanger" for those who have been faithfully paying their rent for years, said a longtime advocate of the idea.
Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as 'so-called experts'

Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as 'so-called experts'

OTTAWA — Conservatives won't be taking advice from "so-called experts" when it comes to carbon pricing, the party said in a statement Wednesday after more than 200 economists signed an open letter challenging leader Pierre Poilievre's stance.
Conservative premiers are lying about carbon pricing: Trudeau

Conservative premiers are lying about carbon pricing: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused conservative politicians across Canada, including premiers, of lying to Canadians about the carbon price.
TransLink to raise fares on July 1; proposes extra property tax

TransLink to raise fares on July 1; proposes extra property tax

TransLink will increase fares by 2.3 per cent this year and another four per cent next year (proposed); meanwhile, it seeks approval from the Mayors' Council to implement a one-time property tax surcharge in 2025, as it faces financial pressures.