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Fuel costs impacting more B.C. services, including food banks, local grocersThat same pressure is showing up at the Union Gospel Mission, with staff saying they are seeing more people who need emergency support.EconomyApr 3
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A growing number of Calgary seniors are facing food insecurity, study saysA new Calgary Food Bank study shows the increasing cost of living is creating food insecurity for a growing number of seniors and forcing them to turn to the Food Bank for help.EconomyMar 30
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BC Ferries’ Queen of Surrey suffers mechanical issue, sailings cancelledSix sailings on the Queen of Surrey between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale have been cancelled on Wednesday as BC Ferries says there is an issue with the vessel's generator.Canada10 hours
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Canadian food banks reduce services amid ‘unprecedented’ demandFood banks are reporting having to change how they serve Canadian communities, with some reducing drop ins or how much food is given.HealthMar 30
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73% of Canadians say ‘many’ stay in relationships for finances: surveyThe survey also found that over a quarter of Canadians (27 per cent) say 'if they won the lottery and had a partner, they’d likely split up with their partner.'MoneyMar 24
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2 BC Ferries vessels out of service this Easter long weekend, 1 now fixedTypically, there are about 400,000 passengers and 160,000 vehicles that travel on BC Ferries over the Easter long weekend and there have been many delays.CanadaApr 3
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If that tax refund feels like a lifeline, you’re not alone. How to use itCanada's tax filing season is officially underway, with the tax filing deadline set at April 30, and many Canadians are now relying on their tax refund as a financial lifeline.MoneyApr 3
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Pope Leo XIV says he does not fear Trump in feud over Iran warU.S.-born Pope Leo XIV told reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.WorldApr 13
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After repairs, B.C. ferry lasts 40 minutes before breaking down againSeveral trips on the Queen of Surrey had to be cancelled Easter Sunday after the ship broke down just 40 minutes after returning to service, and more sailings are at risk.CanadaApr 5
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New café offers taste of Quebec independenceWhen you walk into the Club Pays coffee shop in Montreal, the first thing you see are the posters with Quebec sovereignty slogans plastered on every wall.LifestyleMar 14
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There were 3 unemployed Canadians for every vacant job in December: StatCanThere were three unemployed Canadians for every job vacancy in December, according to a report from Statistics Canada released Thursday.CanadaFeb 26
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Medical wait times costing Canadians billions in lost wages, productivityThe Fraser Institute released its annual study on the cost of wait times for medically necessary patients, showing lost productivity and wages reached more than $4.2 million.HealthMar 10
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Free room and board? 60% of Canadian parents to offer it during post-secondaryNew data shows that nearly 60 per cent of Canadian parents plan to offer free room and board to their children during their post-secondary studies amid the cost of living crunch.EducationFeb 20
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Most NDP leadership candidates say they’re in no hurry to become MPsFour NDP leadership candidates say entering the House isn’t their top priority, as they focus on rebuilding the party ahead of the next election.CanadaMar 21
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Canadians’ ease of access to primary care depends on where you live: surveyThe survey found though a majority of Canadians have primary care access, the rate at which people have a clinician depends on what province they're living in.HealthFeb 24
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Troubled youth treatment centre Venture Academy ‘winding down’ operationsA Global News investigation found allegations of sexual abuse suffered by the treatment centre company’s clients, as well as years of alleged breaches of child protection laws.CanadaMar 13
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410-pound manatee rescued after getting trapped in Florida storm drainThe manatee is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after the co-ordinated rescue effort and 'showing positive signs of recovery.'TrendingFeb 12
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U.S. sinks to its lowest spot in new global corruption rankingThe Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index evaluates 'how corrupt each country’s public sector is perceived to be, according to experts and businesspeople.'CanadaFeb 10
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3 arrested after another extortion-related shooting in SurreyPolice were patrolling the area around Crescent Road and 132 Street in Surrey before 4 a.m. Sunday when they received reports of gunshots and a small fire outside a residence.CanadaFeb 1
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Millennials are worried about retirement. Is it too late to start saving?The anxiety around retirement cuts across generations, with 67 per cent of all respondents saying retirement planning will be more difficult than it was for their parents.MoneyFeb 2