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How toxic impact of Mount Polley disaster filters through B.C. waters, 10 years later

How toxic impact of Mount Polley disaster filters through B.C. waters, 10 years later

The catastrophic collapse of a tailings dam sent about 25 million cubic metres of poisoned water from the copper and gold mine surging into waterways including Polley and Quesnel lakes on Aug. 4, 2014.
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Canadians express mixed feelings as federal government's two-month GST holiday begins

Canadians express mixed feelings as federal government's two-month GST holiday begins

The federal government announced the plan to temporarily waive the five per cent goods and services tax in a bid to help ease affordability concerns during the holiday season.
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B.C. NDP government, Greens forge confidence agreement with 'shared priorities'

B.C. NDP government, Greens forge confidence agreement with 'shared priorities'

VANCOUVER — A confidence agreement between British Columbia's New Democrats and the provincial Green Party stabilizes David Eby’s bare-majority government, while putting Green election promises on the legislative agenda.
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B.C. cities turning to AI to speed up housing approvals

B.C. cities turning to AI to speed up housing approvals

Gold standard is for AI to give site-level feedback with human checks and balances.
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What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

TORONTO — The federal government's GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping. Here's a breakdown of what you'll save on and how the relief works.
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Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

Mail could begin moving again in Canada as early as next week after the federal government moved Friday to end the nearly month-long work stoppage at Canada Post.
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Airline execs testify on baggage fees; say reforms needed to lower travel costs

Airline execs testify on baggage fees; say reforms needed to lower travel costs

Canadian airline executives in the hot seat over carry-on bag fees say the federal government needs to reform this country's aviation system if it wants travel to become more affordable.
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Woman who preyed on Chinese students fined $3.3 million by BC Securities Commission

Woman who preyed on Chinese students fined $3.3 million by BC Securities Commission

VANCOUVER — A woman who used "high-pressure tactics and predatory conduct" on Chinese students has been fined $3.3 million by the BC Securities Commission.
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Patkau Architects branches into selling high-end furniture

Patkau Architects branches into selling high-end furniture

Trump tariffs could make goal of selling the creations in the U.S. more of a challenge
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Visitors to Whistler spending less, as business owners see costs climb

Visitors to Whistler spending less, as business owners see costs climb

‘Pretty soon this whole town will just become one big chain because a guy like me can barely hang on,’ says bar owner
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