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B.C.'s high job vacancies, high inflation – highly unusual

B.C.'s high job vacancies, high inflation – highly unusual

TransLink is among a host of B.C. companies faced with hundreds of unfilled jobs
No way to enforce fire codes on First Nations, and new law would be costly: document

No way to enforce fire codes on First Nations, and new law would be costly: document

OTTAWA — There is no way to enforce building or fire codes on First Nations and pursuing a legislative fix would require significant time and money, federal officials warn in an internal briefing document.
Bear attacks family in B.C., then guards two gravely injured women from rescue: RCMP

Bear attacks family in B.C., then guards two gravely injured women from rescue: RCMP

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — Police say two women are critically injured after a black bear attacked a family hiking near Dawson Creek in northeastern B.C., then guarded the victims from rescuers until it was shot dead.
B.C. attorney general says increasing arrests to fight violent crime won't work

B.C. attorney general says increasing arrests to fight violent crime won't work

VICTORIA — More arrests are "futile," British Columbia's attorney general says as he rebuffed criticism of government policies on repeat offenders and violent crime across the province.
Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women seek change ahead of Oct. 4 vigils

Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women seek change ahead of Oct. 4 vigils

VANCOUVER — Tatyanna Harrison’s 21st birthday would have been on Sept. 29. Her mother described Tatyanna, whose body was found in Vancouver earlier this year, as a courageous woman with the gift of gab and a deep love for learning.
Canada's first pledge ceremony to King Charles opens fall agenda at B.C. legislature

Canada's first pledge ceremony to King Charles opens fall agenda at B.C. legislature

VICTORIA — A newly elected member of British Columbia's legislature became Canada's first politician to sign a pledge to the King at the start of a fall sitting Monday, where health care and high costs were expected to be dominant issues.
Future Googling of names no cause for court anonymity, rules B.C. judge

Future Googling of names no cause for court anonymity, rules B.C. judge

"The fact that the parties' children may someday google their names is something that simply reflects the age in which we live."
Half of B.C. residents say it's getting harder to feed themselves

Half of B.C. residents say it's getting harder to feed themselves

The rising costs to service debt and pay for everyday goods have more B.C. residents saying it's harder to feed themselves, save money, and pay for transportation and housing, according to a poll conducted by Ipsos.
Legislation to temporarily boost GST rebate expected to pass this week

Legislation to temporarily boost GST rebate expected to pass this week

OTTAWA — Legislation to temporarily double GST rebates to help low- and modest-income Canadians cope with high inflation is expected to pass the House of Commons later this week.
Nine days after Fiona, P.E.I. residents without power alarmed at pace of response

Nine days after Fiona, P.E.I. residents without power alarmed at pace of response

CHARLOTTETOWN — Residents of Prince Edward Island said Monday they're growing exhausted, anxious and cold as thousands remained without power nine days after post-tropical storm Fiona swept through the region.