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B.C. adds 15,300 jobs in October, reversing months of losses

B.C. adds 15,300 jobs in October, reversing months of losses

What happened: B.C.’s unemployment rate fell as the province added thousands of new jobs in October Why it matters: The West Coast piled up four consecutive months of losses B.C.
Tsawwassen senior was a Second World War codebreaker

Tsawwassen senior was a Second World War codebreaker

In the summer of 1944, 18-year-old Margaret “Peg” Jones entered the lodge house inside the big gates of Bletchley Park.
Green party’s top post-May challenge: find new leadership vision

Green party’s top post-May challenge: find new leadership vision

Elizabeth May’s departure as the federal Green party leader is a loss and a gift. If, as the saying goes, 80 per cent of life is showing up, it is also true that 80 per cent is knowing when to leave.
Metro Vancouver students hear child Holocaust survivor's story

Metro Vancouver students hear child Holocaust survivor's story

Lillian Boraks-Nemetz tells students to be independent thinkers, and not to get drawn into racism and hate
War veteran was declared dead — but he had the last laugh

War veteran was declared dead — but he had the last laugh

Last Nov. 11, Jordan Watt hauled himself into a Lancaster bomber — just like his grandfather had 75 years previously — and took to the skies.
Early child education fair bridges gaps between classrooms and parents

Early child education fair bridges gaps between classrooms and parents

Nearly 1,000 parents, senior educators, and staff from early childcare institutions are expected to attend the 2019 Canada Education Expo, which will be held next to the Richmond Cultural Centre over the weekend.
At 106, Gill is one of Canada's oldest WWII vets

At 106, Gill is one of Canada's oldest WWII vets

Norman Gill can be excused if his memory is a bit fuzzy.
B.C. government won’t say why it’s sending minister to China amidst diplomatic row

B.C. government won’t say why it’s sending minister to China amidst diplomatic row

Forestry minister Doug Donaldson will visit Shanghai next week after cancelling a trip to China last December
North Shore teen cyclist injured in head-on crash with driver

North Shore teen cyclist injured in head-on crash with driver

West Vancouver police are investigating after a driver struck a cyclist head-on during the Thursday evening rush hour. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on the 300 block of Welch Street, just west of Mathias Road, according to Const.
Province ponies up $1M for Vancouver Chinese Canadian museum

Province ponies up $1M for Vancouver Chinese Canadian museum

‘The contributions of British Columbians of Chinese descent are an essential part of our province’s success’