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Child care in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ more difficult to find, new data shows

Child care in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ more difficult to find, new data shows

Statistics Canada finds child care enrolment remains below pre-pandemic level, although it has risen since 2022 and 2021; meanwhile, costs, on average, have declined as more subsidies come into effect.
Beware of debt relief scams that offer 'pie-in-the-sky promises'

Beware of debt relief scams that offer 'pie-in-the-sky promises'

TORONTO — For anyone facing spiralling debt and a falling credit rating, a debt relief consultant's picture-perfect solution could bring a glimmer of hope. But experts say if their promises seem too good to be true, they probably are.

Financial intelligence agency hands down $7.4M penalty to Royal Bank of Canada

OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence agency has levied a $7.4-million penalty against the Royal Bank of Canada for non-compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing measures.
Rob Shaw: Eby climbs down from involuntary drug treatment. Can he back up the new plan?

Rob Shaw: Eby climbs down from involuntary drug treatment. Can he back up the new plan?

New position is a far cry from the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ premier’s position last year
There is no unanimity in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ on economic reconciliation, polling shows

There is no unanimity in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ on economic reconciliation, polling shows

Only half of British Columbians have a positive opinion of economic reconciliation, according to polling by Research Co. and Glacier Media.
Metro Vancouver workers' wage increases revealed by board

Metro Vancouver workers' wage increases revealed by board

Metro Vancouver union workers realize three-year contract with terms in line with other СÀ¶ÊÓƵ municipalities; union satisfied terms keep up with inflation.
Vancouver city manager apologizes for staff email after Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Vancouver city manager apologizes for staff email after Oct. 7 Hamas attack

‘It's definitely not my place to be offering opinions on the conflict right now.’
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 'satellite family' properties priciest among speculation and vacancy taxpayers

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 'satellite family' properties priciest among speculation and vacancy taxpayers

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ government says it received $81.9 million in revenue from the speculation and vacancy tax in 2022 and is setting to expand the policy to 13 new communities by 2025.
Loan default the latest problem for delayed multibillion-dollar ski resort near Squamish

Loan default the latest problem for delayed multibillion-dollar ski resort near Squamish

Project spearheaded by Aquilini and Gaglardi families
Private forecasters see economic growth in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ slowing to 0.5 per cent next year

Private forecasters see economic growth in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ slowing to 0.5 per cent next year

VICTORIA — Private-sector forecasters in British Columbia say they agree with the government's recent projection that economic growth will slow next year.
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