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Federal workers threaten to strike, deadline tonight

OTTAWA — The clock is ticking for the government and Canada’s largest federal public-service union to reach an agreement by…

CRA has “no plans” to extend tax deadline

With the possibility of 35,000 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) workers going on strike, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has decided that…

B.C. premier responds to decampment in Downtown Eastside

Premier David Eby says camping on the streets of the Downtown Eastside is a symptom of the larger housing crisis;…

Vancouver officials hope to shutter East Hastings encampment

Mayor Ken Sim: “Things have reached a turning point.” A massive city-led push to clear the homeless encampment on East…

First national standard in the world focused on pediatric pain.

Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence: It’s the first national standard in…

Vancouver city hall conceals proposals, contracts with FIFA for 2026 World Cup

City hall cites an alleged fear of harming public body and third-party business interests under sections of the freedom of…

New dental care plan announced for millions of uninsured Canadians

The federal government has announced its 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, including a brand-new dental care plan for Canada. “We will…

Vancouver looks to frozen eggs, help control Canada goose population

VANCOUVER — The booming population of Canada geese is “wreaking havoc” on Vancouver’s green spaces, and the park board is…

Donald Trump arrested and in jail?

Donald Trump arrested and in jail, fake photos created with the AI make the rounds on the web Donald Trump…

Beloved Steveston fish ‘n’ chips outlet to close

Pajo’s at Garry Point Park is closing, amid claims the City of Richmond has ‘chosen a new vendor’One of Steveston’s…