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How well is Canada's program for Iranian temporary residents working?

How well is Canada's program for Iranian temporary residents working?

Many people fleeing Iran ended up on the North Shore, but one SFU researcher has doubts about the way the Canadian government has framed it as a humanitarian program
Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Startup in Merritt, B.C., plans to build diesel-electric trucks in Terrace.
BoC expects to cut rates this year, governing council split on timing: deliberations

BoC expects to cut rates this year, governing council split on timing: deliberations

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada expects it will be able to begin cutting interest rates sometime this year, but officials are split on timing.
Climate activist's deportation could have 'chilling effect' on political speech, says lawyer

Climate activist's deportation could have 'chilling effect' on political speech, says lawyer

Zain Haq, co-founder of Vancouver-based group Save Old Growth, is slated to be deported April 22, 2024. His lawyer said he was unfairly targeted by the Canada Border Services Agency.
B.C. mayor's slideshow pulled due to inclusion of sex act photo

B.C. mayor's slideshow pulled due to inclusion of sex act photo

Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson says photos meant to highlight street issues, city staff feared privacy breach.
B.C. seniors take a stand as provincewide protests decry shrinking pensions

B.C. seniors take a stand as provincewide protests decry shrinking pensions

B.C. seniors challenged by inflation, while minimum wage outpaces pension income.
Bryan Yu: B.C. employment slows, local home prices hold as market balances

Bryan Yu: B.C. employment slows, local home prices hold as market balances

Pent-up demand may drive B.C. home sales when rates fall
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney lies in state as dignitaries, public pay tribute

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney lies in state as dignitaries, public pay tribute

OTTAWA — A solemn parade of dignitaries and well-wishers offered condolences Tuesday to the family of Brian Mulroney as the former prime minister began lying in state near Parliament Hill.
'Completely discouraged': Auditor slams First Nations housing, policing failures

'Completely discouraged': Auditor slams First Nations housing, policing failures

OTTAWA — After two new reports detailing how the federal government is underperforming on First Nations housing and policing, the federal auditor general says a fundamental shift needs to occur in the government.

Young Canadian workers feel isolated and lonely, survey suggests

Telus Health has released its Mental Health Index today, with surveys on the mental health of employed people in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. The company says data was collected Jan.