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B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates

B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates

VICTORIA — The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more climate-friendly options with a focus on low- and middle-income households.
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Class-action settlement near in U-Dream sleep aid lawsuit

Class-action settlement near in U-Dream sleep aid lawsuit

Injured users might be eligible for compensation up to around $40,000 each.
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How to celebrate work anniversaries to improve engagement and belonging

How to celebrate work anniversaries to improve engagement and belonging

Work anniversaries have grand potential in terms of recognition, engagement and belonging - all issues companies struggle with today
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Tree lawsuit could halt West Vancouver rental project

Tree lawsuit could halt West Vancouver rental project

The development permit should not have been granted, court documents state.
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Baldrey: The B.C. Conservative Party and its 'potential weaknesses'

Baldrey: The B.C. Conservative Party and its 'potential weaknesses'

Why columnist Keith Baldrey believes other B.C. political parties may be quick to jump and exploit on Conservative stances from its current representatives.
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Realtors association wants upgrades to B.C. public's access to property documents

Realtors association wants upgrades to B.C. public's access to property documents

Digitizing records, online tracking among proposals
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B.C.’s strict new short-term rental rules pit housing supply against homeowners struggling to pay mortgages

B.C.’s strict new short-term rental rules pit housing supply against homeowners struggling to pay mortgages

A host of operators, realtors and representatives from vacation-rental platforms argue the benefits of restricting short-term rentals have been exaggerated and misrepresented.
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BC Council of Forest Industries comments on mill closures and curtailments

BC Council of Forest Industries comments on mill closures and curtailments

BC Council of Forest Industries issues statement in response to ongoing mill closures and curtailments in BC
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UBC Properties Investments, City of Kelowna facing class action over campus construction

UBC Properties Investments, City of Kelowna facing class action over campus construction

Residents of nearby buildings claim construction caused extensive damage.
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Canadian banks directed over US$100 billion to oil and gas last year: report

Canadian banks directed over US$100 billion to oil and gas last year: report

TORONTO — Canadian banks provided almost US$104 billion in fossil fuel funding last year despite the urgent need to reduce emissions, says the latest annual Banking on Climate Chaos report.
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