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Delta council votes to remove Mayor Harvie as Metro chair

Delta council votes to remove Mayor Harvie as Metro chair

Council also agreed to several policy changes when it comes to Delta's mayor and council members.
Intact launches wildfire damage protection pilot ahead of elevated-risk season

Intact launches wildfire damage protection pilot ahead of elevated-risk season

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says it has launched a pilot program to reduce wildfire damage to customers' homes in Western Canada as another season of elevated fire risk approaches.
Unionized workers rejecting more deals as fight for wage gains presses on

Unionized workers rejecting more deals as fight for wage gains presses on

Union workers are feeling increasingly emboldened to reject tentative agreements as they fight to join the ranks of those benefiting from the recent wave of wage gains, experts say.
How to overcome 'savings guilt' when you're living paycheque to paycheque

How to overcome 'savings guilt' when you're living paycheque to paycheque

As the higher cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, many Canadians find they have even less left over at the end of every month to squirrel away for the future.
Canadians want more regulations around smoking, according to poll

Canadians want more regulations around smoking, according to poll

Will Canada raise the smoking age? New polling says public backs U.K.-style law
Animator Steamroller Studios expands to Vancouver

Animator Steamroller Studios expands to Vancouver

Steamroller's CEO Aaron Gilman has lived in Vancouver for the past eight years
Foreign influence registry among proposed tools in bill to counter interference

Foreign influence registry among proposed tools in bill to counter interference

OTTAWA — Newly tabled legislation to fight interference from abroad would bolster criminal provisions, open the door to broader sharing of sensitive information and establish a foreign influence transparency registry.
Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs

Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is "exploring potential public viewing opportunities" for the Vancouver Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against Edmonton.
Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats

Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats

Nearly $574 million will be doled out to researchers across the country for projects aimed at ramping up Canada's preparedness for future health emergencies, including the next pandemic, the federal government announced on Monday.
Baldrey: Let's put Vancouver's 2026 FIFA World Cup spending into context

Baldrey: Let's put Vancouver's 2026 FIFA World Cup spending into context

Columnist Keith Baldrey believes putting B.C. back into the international spotlight will generate more positives for the province.