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Assembly of First Nations says $349B is needed to close infrastructure gap by 2030

Assembly of First Nations says $349B is needed to close infrastructure gap by 2030

OTTAWA — Decades of underfunding and failed fiduciary duties have already left a $349-billion infrastructure gap on First Nations that will get increasingly worse without immediate investments in everything from housing to roads to schools, a new rep
B.C. announces one-time $430 rent relief benefit to low-income seniors

B.C. announces one-time $430 rent relief benefit to low-income seniors

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is granting a one-time $430 benefit to the roughly 20,000 seniors in its support program for elderly low-income renters. B.C.
Energy producers say they are prepared, ready for 2024 drought, wildfire risks

Energy producers say they are prepared, ready for 2024 drought, wildfire risks

CALGARY — Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada.
Freeland doesn't rule out new taxes on wealthy or corporate Canada in upcoming budget

Freeland doesn't rule out new taxes on wealthy or corporate Canada in upcoming budget

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has ruled out raising taxes on the middle class in the upcoming federal budget — but won't say if corporations or the wealthy are in for the same treatment.
A new hire with less experience makes more than me. What is the best way to confront my boss?

A new hire with less experience makes more than me. What is the best way to confront my boss?

It’s not uncommon for organizations to keep up with market pay when making a new hire decision, while neglecting to adjust employees already in the role
Conservative motion calls for PM, premiers to have 'emergency' carbon price meeting

Conservative motion calls for PM, premiers to have 'emergency' carbon price meeting

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to defend his carbon pricing policy in a televised "emergency meeting" with the country's premiers.
Royal LePage expands footprint with Lower Mainland acquisitions

Royal LePage expands footprint with Lower Mainland acquisitions

Technology investments tailored to the residential, investment markets pay off
Higher oil doesn't shake industry talk on spending discipline at CAPP conference

Higher oil doesn't shake industry talk on spending discipline at CAPP conference

TORONTO — The price of oil has been on a steady climb all year, but the talk at Canada's biggest oil and gas conference is still focused on spending discipline.

Dental associations are 'negotiating' ahead of federal dental plan rollout: minister

OTTAWA — Canada's dental associations, which say some of their members are reluctant to participate in the national dental care plan, are in fact just negotiating with Ottawa over the program, says federal Health Minister Mark Holland.
One out of every six manufacturing jobs in B.C. from forestry, says study

One out of every six manufacturing jobs in B.C. from forestry, says study

Stabilizing timber supply critical to maintaining forest sector