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As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

OTTAWA — The Liberal government left employment insurance reform out of the federal budget this week over concern that reforming the program amid a slowing economy could drive up premiums for workers and employers.
Liberals' political will on pharmacare questioned as minister promises progress

Liberals' political will on pharmacare questioned as minister promises progress

OTTAWA — Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the government's plans for pharmacare are moving forward, but experts who study government drug plans suggest the Liberals may have lost the political will to take bold steps toward a national program.
I Watched This Game: McDonough scores first NHL goal, but Canucks burned by Flames in overtime

I Watched This Game: McDonough scores first NHL goal, but Canucks burned by Flames in overtime

"You dream about scoring that in the driveway or in the backyard your whole life."
Ditch TikTok app on cellphones, UBC advises students

Ditch TikTok app on cellphones, UBC advises students

Concerns are being raised about the platform's security and privacy.
'Look up': Dramatic photograph captures workers on top of Lions Gate Bridge

'Look up': Dramatic photograph captures workers on top of Lions Gate Bridge

They must not be scared of heights.
Canada's federal minimum wage to surpass B.C.'s as of April 1

Canada's federal minimum wage to surpass B.C.'s as of April 1

B.C. government reviewing whether it will peg its minimum wage to inflation, as like the federal government, via legislation
Parliamentary committee to investigate B.C. forestry giant

Parliamentary committee to investigate B.C. forestry giant

Canada's Standing Committee on Natural Resources has passed a motion to investigate the ownership structure and business relations of Paper Excellence, a pulp and paper company based in Richmond, B.C.
You can sail on this lavish cruise from Vancouver to the Hawaiian Islands for a steal

You can sail on this lavish cruise from Vancouver to the Hawaiian Islands for a steal

Would you like to visit the Aloha state without boarding a plane? 🌺
Massive sale: Fly from Vancouver to cities across North America starting at $13

Massive sale: Fly from Vancouver to cities across North America starting at $13

Tickets from Las Vegas to Vancouver for as little as $47.84, too!
Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — The newly acclaimed leader of British Columbia's Conservatives whose climate change views prompted his expulsion from the Opposition Liberals says he's building a grassroots coalition for voters who don't support the province's left-of-cen
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