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Student killed during Vancouver Island wilderness camp field trip
A middle school student has died after an accident during a field trip at a wilderness camp on the south end of Vancouver Island…
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National billboard campaign honours missing and murdered Indigenous women
Over the course of the week, Indigenous artists’ work dedicated to raising awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women and…
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Want to retire by 35? These millennials are on track to do it
“How is that even possible?” When Stephanie Williams, 32, and Celestian Rince, 30, tell people about their goal of retiring at…
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Air Canada imposes ‘no fly’ ban, demands $18K from woman after ticket scam
A woman who says she unknowingly bought fraudulently obtained airline tickets online claims she’s being treated like a criminal by…
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‘Gender equality is under attack’: Justin Trudeau opens Women Deliver conference in Vancouver
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Vancouver Monday afternoon to help kick off the official opening of the Women Deliver 2019 global conference, a four-day…
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Big Rock Brewery announces layoffs, blames Alberta’s beer taxes
Big Rock Brewery says it’s laying off staff, on top of other “cost-cutting measures,” due to taxes on Alberta beer.…
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WestJet pilot’s eyes burned by laser on flight from Newfoundland to Florida
A WestJet pilot flying from Newfoundland to Orlando International Airport had his eyes burned by a green laser light, U.S.…
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CFLPA instructs players not to report to training camp if new CBA isn’t reached
With less than 10 days to go before the current Canadian Football League collective bargaining agreement expires on May 18,…
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First month free: Landlords offering pretty perks to attract renters
Landlords and property managers in Metro Vancouver are offering bonuses, such as a free month’s rent, in an attempt to woo…
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Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou scheduled to appear in B.C. Supreme Court
Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou is slated to make a court appearance in Vancouver on Wednesday morning as her lawyers gather…
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‘These guys are predators’: Condo owner says home turned into Airbnb ‘ghost hotel’
An Ottawa man who says his tenant is renting his condo out on Airbnb against his will — and the…
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First-time cannabis use up after legalization, StatsCan reports
More Canadians say they’ve used cannabis recreationally since it was legalized last fall, particularly those aged 45 to 64 and…
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Oprah announces 5-stop Canadian speaking tour in June
Oprah Winfrey has announced a five-city speaking tour through Canada in June. The famed media executive and former talk show host will…
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Canada’s garbage coming back from the Philippines
Canada’s garbage is coming home from the Philippines. Canada has made a formal offer to have more than six dozen…
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China suspends pork imports from 2 Canadian companies, agriculture minister says
The federal agriculture minister says that department officials have told her the Chinese government has suspended the export permits of…
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Ontario cancels $50M fund that helped child care centres not pass on costs to parents
Ontario has ended a $50 million fund that helped child care centres cover increasing labour costs without passing them on…
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Vancouver man pleads not guilty to all charges in college admissions scandal
A Vancouver businessman has pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering for his alleged role…
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WestJet suspends some routes due to Boeing 737 Max grounding
WestJet has suspended several of its routes due to the ongoing grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max 8 aircraft. Canada grounded the…
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Smuggler’s Inn owner must put up sign, warning against entering Canada
The owner of a bed and breakfast that hugs the B.C.-Washington border has been released on bail on condition that he erect…
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Millennials earn more than their parents did — but owe a lot more
Millennials make more money than previous generations in that demographic cohort, but are also saddled with much more debt, even…
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Companies may be sharing new credit or debit card information without you knowing
A Vancouver woman is sounding the alarm for millions of Canadians who have credit and debit cards, after information about…
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New measles case confirmed, infected person visited Vancouver airport
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has confirmed another case of measles in the Lower Mainland, marking the 27th case in B.C. this…
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Federal call centres dropped more than 3 million calls last year
Service Canada’s call centre agents answer only about half the telephone calls made by people with questions about Employment Insurance…
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What the SNC board may have known about the firm’s dealings in Libya — like the office safe with $10M cash
There’s no question that millions of dollars in bribes were paid to the Gadhafi regime in Libya to win lucrative…
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WestJet passengers who scored $30 US baggage fee refund want to spread the word
WestJet’s $30 US checked bag fee for some flights has angered many passengers, and now at least two customers have…
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Canada’s building code is getting a climate change rewrite. Is your home ready?
From how concrete is mixed for road construction, to roofing standards enabling buildings to withstand stronger storms and plans to help…
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Vancouver businessman facing new conspiracy charge in college admissions scandal
Vancouver businessman David Sidoo is facing an additional charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with the college…
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Controversial QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange placed in bankruptcy
Less than three months after one of Canada’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges was shut down amid a swirl of controversy, a bid…
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82% of Canadians urging government action to tackle plastic pollution: CBC poll
Nine out of 10 respondents to a survey about the impact of plastic waste on the environment say they are concerned or…
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Ban on whale, dolphin captivity poised to become law in Canada
Nearly four years after the legislation was first introduced in Parliament, the Commons fisheries committee has passed a bill banning whale…
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