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Major holes in dike oversight left communities vulnerable before November 2021 disasters: report

Major holes in dike oversight left communities vulnerable before November 2021 disasters: report

Research by CCPA-BC offers insight into how the province oversees and inspects dikes in B.C. in the wake of devastating flooding in 2021
Rob Shaw: Eby's outrage trumps Falcon's caution in response to Chinatown stabbings

Rob Shaw: Eby's outrage trumps Falcon's caution in response to Chinatown stabbings

The BC United leader was cautious, the premier was 'white-hot angry'
Canada lags U.S. in support for women-owned businesses

Canada lags U.S. in support for women-owned businesses

Government, large corporations can do more to support business diversity, according to sources
B.C. premier doubles down on interest rate halt, expresses 'relief'

B.C. premier doubles down on interest rate halt, expresses 'relief'

B.C.'s premier runs the risk of indirectly influencing the Bank of Canada, or creating the perception of doing so, which can in itself drive inflation, says one economist.
Vancouver-based Ivanhoe Mines accused of human rights violations in Africa

Vancouver-based Ivanhoe Mines accused of human rights violations in Africa

Housing for Democratic Republic of the Congo villagers resettled to make way for new mine lack basic services, says Amnesty International
Trans Mountain says 'worst-case' could see pipeline completion delayed to end of 2024

Trans Mountain says 'worst-case' could see pipeline completion delayed to end of 2024

CALGARY — An oil and gas industry group is laying the blame for a possible extended delay to the Trans Mountain pipeline project at the feet of Canada's regulatory system.
Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

OTTAWA — Canada's senior public health officials are urging Canadians to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall after the first shot targeting the latest variants was authorized for use on Tuesday.
Canadians buying less is top consumer trend: BDC

Canadians buying less is top consumer trend: BDC

BDC survey conforms with recent Statistics Canada retail data.
Mario Canseco: Significantly more B.C. families are struggling to make ends meet

Mario Canseco: Significantly more B.C. families are struggling to make ends meet

These are not indicators of a province where families are thriving, writes Mario Canseco.
Immigrants favour urban home ownership in Metro Vancouver, poll shows

Immigrants favour urban home ownership in Metro Vancouver, poll shows

A new survey of immigrants and longtime residents shows subtle differences in where and how they would like to live in Metro Vancouver.
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