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Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

HALIFAX — Almost two-thirds of Canadians say they have switched their primary grocery store in the past year to score better deals.
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BC United's new housing plan is 'small ball,' says UBC researcher

BC United's new housing plan is 'small ball,' says UBC researcher

Kevin Falcon aims to tackle taxes and fees that add 'massive costs' to homebuyers and introduce a rent-to-own program.
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Federal government reaches $59M settlement with B.C. First Nation over land seizure

Federal government reaches $59M settlement with B.C. First Nation over land seizure

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The federal government has reached a $59-million settlement with a First Nation in British Columbia for compensation over allowing a right-of-way to be built through its reserve more than 110 years ago.
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B.C. budget: Will infrastructure win out over economic slowdown?

B.C. budget: Will infrastructure win out over economic slowdown?

Expert says new large capital project announcements unlikely in B.C. 2024-25 budget
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B.C. has longest walk-in clinic wait times in Canada

B.C. has longest walk-in clinic wait times in Canada

The average wait time in Victoria was 107 minutes, or one hour and 47 minutes.
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As B.C. bets on mining to meet climate goals, taxpayers are at risk to cover cleanup costs

As B.C. bets on mining to meet climate goals, taxpayers are at risk to cover cleanup costs

The true cost of cleaning up mining pollution is likely much higher than the province can afford, a Narwhal and Globe and Mail investigation reveals.
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Canadians divided on electoral reform ahead of 2025 federal election

Canadians divided on electoral reform ahead of 2025 federal election

In June 2015, when a victory for the Liberal Party was anything but guaranteed, Justin Trudeau vowed to make that year’s democratic process the last one fought under the first-past-the-post system.
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All oil and gas permits in B.C. waters are relinquished, say feds

All oil and gas permits in B.C. waters are relinquished, say feds

VICTORIA — The federal government says the final offshore oil and gas permits for Canada's West Coast have been relinquished.
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Richmond seafood company fined $40,000 for catching small crabs

Richmond seafood company fined $40,000 for catching small crabs

This is the second fine for Tenshi Seafood in three years.
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Union, dad call for release of WorkSafeBC report on deadly Kelowna crane collapse

Union, dad call for release of WorkSafeBC report on deadly Kelowna crane collapse

Pressure mounts on to release crane collapse report after criminal charges recommended
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