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Premiers making 'political hay' out of carbon pricing increase, Trudeau says

Premiers making 'political hay' out of carbon pricing increase, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says premiers would rather complain and "make political hay" out of his federal carbon pricing program than present an alternative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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B.C. residents to save money on energy bills with new credit

B.C. residents to save money on energy bills with new credit

The credit will start showing up after April 15.
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Firms, consumers more optimistic about economy amid expected rate cuts: BoC surveys

Firms, consumers more optimistic about economy amid expected rate cuts: BoC surveys

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada says business and consumer sentiment improved during the first quarter of the year, despite higher interest rates still putting a drag on the economy.
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Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Low unemployment is masking a job-quality crisis in Canada and B.C.
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Rob Shaw: Can the NDP sell landmark Haida deal to a skeptical public?

Rob Shaw: Can the NDP sell landmark Haida deal to a skeptical public?

The provincial government missed an opportunity for public engagement on a significant, nuanced agreement
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Relief on the way for South Okanagan’s tight industrial market

Relief on the way for South Okanagan’s tight industrial market

Zero lease options in market dominated by owner-occupiers
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'No carbon tax' protest to cause traffic disruptions on B.C. highways

'No carbon tax' protest to cause traffic disruptions on B.C. highways

A scheduled protest will take place along the Trans-Canada Highway in Hope and traffic delays are expected on multiple major routes.
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Delta facing diking bill in the billions

Delta facing diking bill in the billions

The new provincial flood strategy calls for establishing ongoing tailored funding programs for hazard risk mitigation, including flood, emphasizing equity and accessibility
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How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

A week-long supply of non-perishable foods is recommended.
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Construction call goes out for $53M combat-drone base at CFB Comox

Construction call goes out for $53M combat-drone base at CFB Comox

The CFB Comox facility will be part of Canada’s $2.49-billion military drone program, featuring fighter-jet-size drones.
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