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Physician assistants should be allowed to practise in B.C., says Greens' deputy leader

Physician assistants should be allowed to practise in B.C., says Greens' deputy leader

Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi said he’s had numerous emails from physician assistants looking to work in B.C. and has to turn them away, even though they could save the system money.
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S&P/TSX composite unchanged Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite unchanged Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was lower in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the energy and technology sectors, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 23.49 points at 20,608.09.
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Thinking about doing a no-buy challenge? Here's what to consider

Thinking about doing a no-buy challenge? Here's what to consider

As inflation continues to weigh on Canadians' budgets, some may have entered the new year taking on a self-imposed "no-buy challenge.
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Fiscal room tightening as economy teeters, associate finance minister says

Fiscal room tightening as economy teeters, associate finance minister says

OTTAWA — The Liberal cabinet will head into the second of a three-day retreat in Hamilton today with a lengthy to-do list, including tackling inflation and making the country more competitive.
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Opinion: Morneau’s political post-mortem prescribes. Will Trudeau listen?

Opinion: Morneau’s political post-mortem prescribes. Will Trudeau listen?

For British Columbians looking for clues on the current federal perspective on the province, there is fairly thin gruel to consume.
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Northern B.C. hit hardest by shortage of skilled trades

Northern B.C. hit hardest by shortage of skilled trades

Scramble for workers boosts costs, delays projects
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'Thought this was fixed': Vancouver passport lines remain hours long

'Thought this was fixed': Vancouver passport lines remain hours long

The government promised fixes in 2022, including triage measures.
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Insurance agency operating in B.C. ordered to retrain Ontario agents

Insurance agency operating in B.C. ordered to retrain Ontario agents

Similar orders have not been made in B.C., where the company has five offices.
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Court denies province's appeal to reject Greengen lawsuit

Court denies province's appeal to reject Greengen lawsuit

Following a seven-year delay, lawsuit over Squamish-area hydropower project will go to trial.
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Will the Bank of Canada raise its interest rates again this week?

Will the Bank of Canada raise its interest rates again this week?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 20 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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