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Statistics Canada reports real GDP up 0.6 per cent in January as Quebec strikes end

Statistics Canada reports real GDP up 0.6 per cent in January as Quebec strikes end

OTTAWA — Canada's real gross domestic product grew 0.6 per cent in January, helped by the end of public sector strikes in Quebec in November and December, Statistics Canada said Thursday.
Sun Peaks ski resort faces second lawsuit over chairlift injuries

Sun Peaks ski resort faces second lawsuit over chairlift injuries

Sun Peaks previously denied blame in prior chairlift accident
B.C. seeks info on gold bars allegedly connected to Quadriga crypto scam

B.C. seeks info on gold bars allegedly connected to Quadriga crypto scam

Defendant Michael Patryn admits the gold bars being held by RCMP are his; however, he denies they are connected to the Quadriga cryptocurrency scam. Now, a new law is being applied to compel him to explain their origins.
Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

MONTREAL — Canada's population grew faster last year than it has at any time since the 1950s, amid a surge in the number of temporary residents, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. The statistics agency says the population grew by 3.
Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

VANCOUVER — A federal government announcement that rental history could be used on a credit score is a "gamechanger" for those who have been faithfully paying their rent for years, said a longtime advocate of the idea.
Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as 'so-called experts'

Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as 'so-called experts'

OTTAWA — Conservatives won't be taking advice from "so-called experts" when it comes to carbon pricing, the party said in a statement Wednesday after more than 200 economists signed an open letter challenging leader Pierre Poilievre's stance.
Conservative premiers are lying about carbon pricing: Trudeau

Conservative premiers are lying about carbon pricing: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused conservative politicians across Canada, including premiers, of lying to Canadians about the carbon price.
Wildfire expert says stage is set for active spring in B.C.

Wildfire expert says stage is set for active spring in B.C.

B.C.'s spring fire season hinges on crucial June rains
Don't count on Ottawa to bail out Metro on sewage plant fiasco, warns North Van MP

Don't count on Ottawa to bail out Metro on sewage plant fiasco, warns North Van MP

Taxpayers should direct their questions about costs of the sewage treatment plant to civic leaders, said North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson
Rob Shaw: Carbon tax battle set to heat up in B.C.

Rob Shaw: Carbon tax battle set to heat up in B.C.

BC NDP's 'political limp noodle' rebate no match for Conservative attacks