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Vancouver hit peak unaffordability in late 2022 — and set a Canadian record, too

Vancouver hit peak unaffordability in late 2022 — and set a Canadian record, too

The city's measure for affordability hit a nation-wide record: RBC
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Former premier John Horgan officially resigns as MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca

Former premier John Horgan officially resigns as MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca

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As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

OTTAWA — The Liberal government left employment insurance reform out of the federal budget this week over concern that reforming the program amid a slowing economy could drive up premiums for workers and employers.
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Liberals' political will on pharmacare questioned as minister promises progress

Liberals' political will on pharmacare questioned as minister promises progress

OTTAWA — Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the government's plans for pharmacare are moving forward, but experts who study government drug plans suggest the Liberals may have lost the political will to take bold steps toward a national program.
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Coquitlam Express drop playoff opener

Coquitlam Express drop playoff opener

Game two will be played Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.
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Ditch TikTok app on cellphones, UBC advises students

Ditch TikTok app on cellphones, UBC advises students

Concerns are being raised about the platform's security and privacy.
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Canada's federal minimum wage to surpass B.C.'s as of April 1

Canada's federal minimum wage to surpass B.C.'s as of April 1

B.C. government reviewing whether it will peg its minimum wage to inflation, as like the federal government, via legislation
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Parliamentary committee to investigate B.C. forestry giant

Parliamentary committee to investigate B.C. forestry giant

Canada's Standing Committee on Natural Resources has passed a motion to investigate the ownership structure and business relations of Paper Excellence, a pulp and paper company based in Richmond, B.C.
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WorkSafeBC fines framing firm for exposing two-floor fall risk at Coquitlam site

WorkSafeBC fines framing firm for exposing two-floor fall risk at Coquitlam site

A Surrey company was setback $2,500 for failing to implement fall protection measures while constructing a house in Coquitlam.
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Here's how Port Coquitlam seniors can learn how to defend themselves — with their cane

Here's how Port Coquitlam seniors can learn how to defend themselves — with their cane

“Once you poke somebody in the face....they aren’t going to want to duke it out with you,” says a retired police officer set to teach a self defence course in Port Coquitlam.
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