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Construction call goes out for $53M combat-drone base at CFB Comox

Construction call goes out for $53M combat-drone base at CFB Comox

The CFB Comox facility will be part of Canada’s $2.49-billion military drone program, featuring fighter-jet-size drones.
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How international students in a janitors' union won their fight

How international students in a janitors' union won their fight

‘Most of the students here, they don’t get work easily, so it’s hard to fight for our rights and to raise our voice at work.’
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Tahltan Nation president Chad Day ‘constructively dismissed’

Tahltan Nation president Chad Day ‘constructively dismissed’

President of the Tahltan Central Government in NW B.C. cites differences with board of directors
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Gas prices to go up with carbon tax April 1

Gas prices to go up with carbon tax April 1

If B.C.'s carbon tax rates are the same as the federal government's, why do British Columbians pay more?
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Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives risking their momentum with major candidate vetting failures

Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives risking their momentum with major candidate vetting failures

The choice and expulsion of Dr. Stephen Malthouse illustrates an ongoing challenge for the party
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Opinion: 5 ways to better build community with international students in Canada

Opinion: 5 ways to better build community with international students in Canada

Canada's cap on international students should prompt universities and communities to identify better ways of engaging with international students on campuses and in broader community life.
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On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

SURREY, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aiming more of his upcoming budget at young voters with a series of announcements on child care Thursday just a day after he offered supports for renters.
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Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores

Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores

TORONTO — The federal government's commitment to have rent payments counted toward credit scores is being welcomed by companies that already offer the service, while renter advocates have raised concerns.
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Spy agency told election chief of possible meddling in nomination, inquiry hears

Spy agency told election chief of possible meddling in nomination, inquiry hears

OTTAWA — Chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault says Canada's spy agency told him during the 2019 general election about possible foreign meddling in a political nomination contest.
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Canada needs commission to keep productivity top of mind: BCBC

Canada needs commission to keep productivity top of mind: BCBC

Commission's aim would be to conduct public inquiries, reverse Canada's long decline in labour-productivity growth
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