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Changes coming to Canadian mortgage rules

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday announced changes to some mortgage rules as part of an effort to make housing…

Vancouver West End tenants fighting more ‘phony’ evictions

A Vancouver landlord with a history of losing tenancy board hearings recently lost another attempt to evict a renter from…

Flying with Air Canada next week? What you need to know about rebookings and refunds

You’re packing your bags but still don’t know if Air Canada will be taking you to your planned destination.Calgary-based travel…

Burnaby council opposes land sale for townhouse development

A Burnaby townhome development in the Royal Oak neighbourhood won’t go ahead as planned after council opposed the sale of…

BC Teachers’ Federation gears up for negotiations in contract year

The excitement of sending kids back to school is being tempered by issues already being flagged in the classroom. The…

BC Ferries having record summer; union claims maintenance rushed

As we head toward the Labour Day long weekend, BC Ferries says it is on track for a record summer…

Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as CPKC lockout drags on

Rail workers pushed back hard Friday against the federal government’s move to get them back on the job, with a…

Bargaining resumes as Canada rail shutdown begins, locking out employees

Bewildered commuters were turned away from shuttered rail lines on Thursday as an unprecedented railway lockout upset travel plans for…

Air Canada pilots could go on strike soon and here’s what travellers should know

If you have flights with Air Canada next month, you might want to stay updated on discussions between the airline…

BC election: Conservatives continue to gain support in latest poll

The latest polling ahead of October’s provincial election suggests the BC Conservatives continue to surge in support.This latest survey from…