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Vancouver's 2023 cruise season saw a record 1.25 million passengers

Vancouver's 2023 cruise season saw a record 1.25 million passengers

Tally for passengers was up 54 per cent compared with last year
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Young women should invest differently — and more seriously — than men, experts say

Young women should invest differently — and more seriously — than men, experts say

Ageand income are usually the biggest factors in determining one’s investment strategy, but some personal finance experts believe it’s time for gender to become a larger part ofthe decision-making process.
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Rob Shaw: No matter the deficits, the BC NDP government invents ways to grow and grow

Rob Shaw: No matter the deficits, the BC NDP government invents ways to grow and grow

Two new bills, two additions to the bureacracy
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Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Shoplifting seems to be in vogue as some sort of new vandalism, says Kirk LaPointe
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U.S. court honours Canadian rulings on fugitive Victoria mortgage broker Greg Martel

U.S. court honours Canadian rulings on fugitive Victoria mortgage broker Greg Martel

B.C. Supreme Court orders have been given full force and effect in the U.S.
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Metro Vancouver wastewater workers strike over wage dispute

Metro Vancouver wastewater workers strike over wage dispute

The union, which represents roughly 670 Metro Vancouver workers, set up picket lines at four facilities after ongoing wage negotiations broke down Friday.
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B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier

B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Monday that's expected to add skilled workers into the labour force more quickly by reducing barriers for internationally trained workers from more than two dozen professions.
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Eight deaths reported at former North Vancouver motel, says operator

Eight deaths reported at former North Vancouver motel, says operator

The location has been used as a supportive housing facility since March 2022
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Poilievre says Trudeau soured India relations, as Modi government laments Liberals

Poilievre says Trudeau soured India relations, as Modi government laments Liberals

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is blaming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fora diplomatic chill with India, saying Ottawa needs a "professional relationship" with the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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More Canadians struggling with monthly mortgage payment: Angus Reid survey

More Canadians struggling with monthly mortgage payment: Angus Reid survey

TORONTO — A new survey suggests the number of Canadians struggling with their monthly mortgage payment is on the rise, along with worries of potentially higher payments when it comes time to renew with their lender.
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