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Vancouver deputy chief named new Victoria police chief; set to start in August

Vancouver deputy chief named new Victoria police chief; set to start in August

Fiona Wilson is set to start Aug. 15, two weeks before current Chief Del Manak retires
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Mario Canseco: Canadians still divided on pandemic protests, polling shows

Mario Canseco: Canadians still divided on pandemic protests, polling shows

Research Co. survey shows lingering support for pandemic dissenters, especially among younger voters and Conservatives
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Opinion: B.C. can’t afford another year of avocado toast economics

Opinion: B.C. can’t afford another year of avocado toast economics

With ballooning deficits and stalled industry, it’s time to get real about what government can and can’t afford
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Canada was mostly spared from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, but it must not grow complacent

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Trump tariff 'whiplash' draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble

Trump tariff 'whiplash' draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble

Todd Rutter calls himself the "most non-tech person you've ever met" but he's turning to technology and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to help weather the dizzying tariff policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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B.C. immigration lawyer 'very busy' fielding calls for advice about travelling to U.S.

B.C. immigration lawyer 'very busy' fielding calls for advice about travelling to U.S.

While the law for Canadians crossing the border hasn't changed, U.S. officials are scrutinizing people more closely, says lawyer.
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Deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada given 51 days in prison

Deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada given 51 days in prison

A member of the Da’naxda’xw First Nation on northern Vancouver Island, Angela Davidson is running as the Green's candidate in the Northwest Territories
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LifeLabs’ rotating strike heads into seventh week

LifeLabs’ rotating strike heads into seventh week

Union says blood tests and other diagnostic tests should be part of the public health-care system.
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Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won't change duties on Canada

Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won't change duties on Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump partially reversed course Wednesday on his global trade war following days of market turmoil — but he's not offering any changes to the tariffs hitting Canada.
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Why Vancouver gig workers should embrace the tax season

Why Vancouver gig workers should embrace the tax season

New CRA rules force platforms like Uber and Airbnb to report earnings, leaving freelancers navigating filings
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