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Opinion: Carbon tax gets jacked up again this year

Opinion: Carbon tax gets jacked up again this year

British Columbians will soon be paying more to heat their homes, drive to work and buy groceries. Premier David Eby is hiking the carbon tax paid by СÀ¶ÊÓƵ residents up to $65 per tonne on April 1.
Broadway merchants seek compensation for lost business from subway construction

Broadway merchants seek compensation for lost business from subway construction

Program that operates in Montreal seen as template
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ NDP ekes out fourth quarter fundraising win over Opposition СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Liberals

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ NDP ekes out fourth quarter fundraising win over Opposition СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Liberals

The gap is narrowing. The NDP took in just $116,275.07 more in donations than the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Liberals did in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Elections СÀ¶ÊÓƵ. Premier David Eby’s party reported $1.3 million in funds raised during the Oct. 1-Dec.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ man loses COVID test battle with Air Canada

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ man loses COVID test battle with Air Canada

Air Canada said a man's COVID-19 tests weren't appropriate for his final destination and refused to board him.
How much Canadians have fallen behind amid high inflation and who's hurting the most

How much Canadians have fallen behind amid high inflation and who's hurting the most

OTTAWA — Inflation has eroded purchasing power for many Canadians, but the experience with rapidly rising prices has been far from uniform.
Who’s Getting Sued: Feb. 8, 2023

Who’s Getting Sued: Feb. 8, 2023

These corporate claims were filed with the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court. 
What Trudeau has offered to the premiers to fund health care

What Trudeau has offered to the premiers to fund health care

OTTAWA — Premiers got their fist look at Ottawa's offer to increase long-term health funding Tuesday at a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but the federal proposal falls short of what they were seeking.
National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to make Sept. 30 a paid statutory holiday marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Canadian family doctors facing 'red tape' coming to СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Canadian family doctors facing 'red tape' coming to СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

"I've had good doctors, who are accredited nationally and licensed in another province, express an interest in working at my clinic and they just give up on the process."
Trudeau lays out $196-billion, 10-year health-care deal to premiers

Trudeau lays out $196-billion, 10-year health-care deal to premiers

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will increase federal health-care transfers to the provinces by $196 billion over the next 10 years, though only about one-quarter of that is new, previously unexpected money.
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