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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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Hit TV series 'The Last of Us' to film Season 2 in Vancouver, B.C., mayor says

Hit TV series 'The Last of Us' to film Season 2 in Vancouver, B.C., mayor says

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he would be excited to see a "blown up," post-apocalyptic version of city hall after announcing that the hit HBO TV series "The Last of Us" will film Season 2 in "Hollywood North," moving from Alberta.
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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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Former premier John Horgan officially resigns B.C. seat of Langford-Juan de Fuca

Former premier John Horgan officially resigns B.C. seat of Langford-Juan de Fuca

VICTORIA — Former premier John Horgan has officially resigned his Victoria-area seat in the British Columbia legislature.
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Massive sale: Fly from Vancouver to cities across North America starting at $13

Massive sale: Fly from Vancouver to cities across North America starting at $13

Tickets from Las Vegas to Vancouver for as little as $47.84, too!
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Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — The newly acclaimed leader of British Columbia's Conservatives whose climate change views prompted his expulsion from the Opposition Liberals says he's building a grassroots coalition for voters who don't support the province's left-of-cen
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BC Ferry commissioner proposes up to 9.2 per cent fare hike, final number on Sept. 30

BC Ferry commissioner proposes up to 9.2 per cent fare hike, final number on Sept. 30

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Ferry Commission has announced its preliminary decision on ferry fare increases that if finalized would be up to a maximum of 9.2 per cent for each of the next four years.
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