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Canada's market watchdog needs overhaul to target 'greenwashing,' say groups

Canada's market watchdog needs overhaul to target 'greenwashing,' say groups

As the federal government is currently looking to modernize competition policy in Canada, several groups say combating greenwashing should be at the top of their list.
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B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9 per cent inflation

B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9 per cent inflation

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minimum wage will increase to $16.75 an hour, a boost that the government says would fulfil a promise to tie the benchmark pay level to inflation. The new minimum wage is to kick in on June 1, representing a 6.
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Victim of alleged terrorist attack on B.C. bus had no idea of motive: brother-in-law

Victim of alleged terrorist attack on B.C. bus had no idea of motive: brother-in-law

SURREY, B.C. — The brother-in-law of a man whose throat was slashed Saturday on a bus in Surrey, B.C., says the assailant gave no indication of his motive during an attack that RCMP allege was an act of terrorism.
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B.C. small businesses chafe at 'unsustainable' minimum wage hike

B.C. small businesses chafe at 'unsustainable' minimum wage hike

B.C. government’s minimum wage hike too much, too sudden
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Letter: ‘Devastated’ by trees removed from near Lakeside Park

Letter: ‘Devastated’ by trees removed from near Lakeside Park

' Was a social and environmental impact assessment completed before doing this work? Was it necessary to take down all of the trees?'
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No offence committed at Princess Park, North Vancouver RCMP say

No offence committed at Princess Park, North Vancouver RCMP say

The man is no longer being sought by police
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What B.C. pet parents need to know about fleas and ticks

What B.C. pet parents need to know about fleas and ticks

BC SPCA veterinarian on how to know if your dogs have fleas, how ticks get onto pets and when to see a vet.
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High rent could force B.C. family with four incomes to move to Alberta

High rent could force B.C. family with four incomes to move to Alberta

“The only thing that’s holding us back is that we have all our jobs here, the three youngest go to school here and they have friends. It’s like being between a rock and a hard place,” says the mother.
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COVID-19 still poses long-term health threat, group warns

COVID-19 still poses long-term health threat, group warns

As pandemic safety measures continue to ease, COVID-19 awareness group Protect Our Province BC notes continued potential risks posed by virus.
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Sidney bookkeeper revealed as winner of $55M Lotto Max jackpot

Sidney bookkeeper revealed as winner of $55M Lotto Max jackpot

Scott Gurney took time to ponder his options before collecting the prize, keeping the ticket in a drawer where he would occasionally look at it
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