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B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

VICTORIA — Three provincial New Democrat ministers have announced they won't seek re-election in British Columbia's fall vote.
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Class-action lawyers raise concerns after UBCO offers money to displaced residents

Class-action lawyers raise concerns after UBCO offers money to displaced residents

Financial aid separate from ongoing legal claims regarding permanent housing
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How to lower your student debt — and cut through misconceptions around it

How to lower your student debt — and cut through misconceptions around it

Paying back student loans has always been a challenge, but at a time when housing and meals eat up a bigger slice of income than ever, making smart choices around loans and repayment is all too critical.
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Confidence in government crashes as Canadians feel left behind, survey reveals

Confidence in government crashes as Canadians feel left behind, survey reveals

Canadian Forces and flags still elicit pride, but economy sees major drop
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Competition Bureau to speed development of guidance on new greenwashing rules

Competition Bureau to speed development of guidance on new greenwashing rules

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says it will speed the development of guidance on the interpretation of new provisions in the Competition Act aimed at greenwashing.
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First GST/HST credit payment from 2023 tax returns set to arrive July 5

First GST/HST credit payment from 2023 tax returns set to arrive July 5

OTTAWA — The first of four payments from the GST/HST credit is set to hit Canadians’ bank accounts on July 5.
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Most Canadians think Trudeau will stay on to the next election: poll

Most Canadians think Trudeau will stay on to the next election: poll

OTTAWA — A majority of Canadians think Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will stay on to lead his party in the next election even as his approval ratings are still extremely low, a new poll suggests.
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Federal government announces $19M for Science World upgrades in B.C.

Federal government announces $19M for Science World upgrades in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Infrastructure Canada says $19 million in upgrades to Vancouver's Science World will increase the facility's lifespan and reduce its energy consumption by more than 40 per cent.
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Nexii Building Solutions saga ends with bankruptcy sale

Nexii Building Solutions saga ends with bankruptcy sale

What's left of green building materials company has been sold to two Americans
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Trudeau focused on governing, fighting right-wing populism following byelection loss

Trudeau focused on governing, fighting right-wing populism following byelection loss

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been taking calls from different members of his Liberal caucus following the party's historic byelection loss in a Toronto riding last week, but the prime minister said his focus remains on governing.
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