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Tens of thousands of Ukrainians expected to come to Canada in the next few months

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians expected to come to Canada in the next few months

OTTAWA — Settlement agencies are preparing for the arrival of tens of thousands of Ukrainians before the end-of-March deadline for those fleeing the Russian invasion to enter Canada on emergency visas.
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Heat pump interest highest in Atlantic but bigger grants not yet making a difference

Heat pump interest highest in Atlantic but bigger grants not yet making a difference

OTTAWA — The three provinces most dependent on heating oil account for almost nine in 10 of the households that have applied for a federal grant to replace an oil furnace with an electric heat pump.
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City keeping tight lid on Stanley Park logging reports

City keeping tight lid on Stanley Park logging reports

FOI request results in $450 invoice
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Government watchdog to hold in-person complaints sessions in Richmond

Government watchdog to hold in-person complaints sessions in Richmond

Do you have any concerns about B.C.'s public sector?
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Deadline to get partial CEBA forgiveness arrives as business groups warn of closures

Deadline to get partial CEBA forgiveness arrives as business groups warn of closures

The deadline for Canadian businesses to qualify for partial forgiveness of pandemic-era loans has arrived, as business groups warn struggling firms need more time to repay their debt.
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Canucks just one piece in vast Aquilini family business empire

Canucks just one piece in vast Aquilini family business empire

Family’s diversified holdings include wide range of hospitality, agriculture and real estate activities.
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City of Vancouver employees’ absentee rates average more than 18 days per year

City of Vancouver employees’ absentee rates average more than 18 days per year

Mayor's budget task force report: "Reduced absenteeism across the board would result in savings of approximately $4.5 million per year."
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Federal dental care program will exclude 4.4M uninsured Canadians: report

Federal dental care program will exclude 4.4M uninsured Canadians: report

OTTAWA — Millions of uninsured Canadians will be left out of the new federal dental program because their family income is too high, says a report released Wednesday by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
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Vancouver police offer $10K signing bonuses to lure 'experienced officers'

Vancouver police offer $10K signing bonuses to lure 'experienced officers'

Canadian Police Association president: "This is stupid and a slap in the face of existing officers."
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Data points: B.C. hiring lags population growth and retail spending surprises

Data points: B.C. hiring lags population growth and retail spending surprises

Slower economic conditions heading into the first quarter of 2024 are likely to curb hiring momentum
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