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Saskatchewan receives D- grade in 2024 Poverty Report CardIn the Food Banks Canada 2024 Poverty Report Card, Saskatchewan received an overall grade of D- as poverty and food insecurity worsen in the country.CanadaMay 22
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‘There is much to be done’: B.C. gets D+ grade in Food Banks Canada poverty report cardFood Banks Canada has given B.C. a near-failing grade on its 2024 poverty report card, saying much needs to be done to address shortfalls in housing and food security.CanadaMay 22
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‘When rates go down, prices go up’: What’s in store for Toronto amid Bank of Canada cutThe central bank announced the quarter-percentage-point cut on Wednesday, its first in more than four years, meaning its key interest rate now stands at 4.75 per cent.EconomyJun 5
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Bank of Canada rate cut is ‘going to matter in people’s pocketbooks.’ Here’s whyThe Bank of Canada cut its policy rate for the first time in more than four years. Here's what that means for Canadians, and where the central bank could go next.EconomyJun 5
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Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week50 Cent will be coming into town when the BC Lions have their home opener in June and you will be able to enjoy an adult beverage on some Vancouver beaches. Here is some good news.TrendingMay 31
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B.C. councillor calls for more changes to agricultural land reserve to remove red tapeA Surrey councillor is speaking out about the need to prioritize farming and agriculture in B.C. as food security becomes a bigger and bigger issue.CanadaMay 13
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Surrey eyeing BCHL title after blanking Penticton in Game 5The Surrey Eagles, who were the best team during the regular season, are just one win away from claiming the B.C. Hockey League title.SportsMay 25
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Here’s how would-be homebuyers are responding to the Bank of Canada rate cutDespite an interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada, most Canadians say they'd need to see more easing in borrowing costs before they're able to take a run at the housing market.MoneyJun 11
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Is now the time to invest? Canadians are split on that decisionThe survey found Canadians split on whether to invest, with 43 per cent feeling now is the right time to do so with another 40 per cent feeling the opposite.MoneyJun 3
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B.C. boxer carries on the family tradition, going for 1st Canadian titleBuneet Bisla’s rise through the ranks landed him a fight at New York’s Madison Square Garden last year to face the top American prospect in their weight class.FeaturesMay 9
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South Surrey restaurant forced to close after suspicious fire, more criminal acts reportedA number of criminal acts were reported to police at a South Surrey business district, which all took place over the course of a night.CrimeMay 9
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Most Canadians ‘really need’ a vacation, poll shows. But can they afford it?Financial woes are forcing most Canadians to scale back their summer getaway plans, though a growing number say they are still planning a vacation this year, Ipsos polling shows.MoneyMay 24
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Mississauga mayoral race tightens as election day nears, new poll suggests"There's a lot to say about this survey," said Liaison Strategies principal David Valentin. "This really could be anyone's race."PoliticsMay 28
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Disaster response program expands as volunteers prepare for 2024 wildfire responseVolunteer search and rescue teams are being prepared to respond to more requests in light of increasing frequency and severity of disasters.FeaturesJun 1
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Inflation continues to cool. So is the Bank of Canada ready for rate cuts?April's inflation report is the final reading the Bank of Canada will get on price pressures ahead of its next interest rate decision on June 5.EconomyMay 21
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Chipewyan Prairie First Nation seeks more control over historical resources on landsAn Alberta First Nation in the province's oilsands region is seeking more control over the traces left by ancestors on their traditional lands.FeaturesJun 15
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Documents reveal past of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s alleged killerAmandeep Singh is the fourth suspect accused of killing the B.C. Sikh temple leader.CanadaMay 16
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More than half of working moms worry about losing job flexibility. Why?The survey found 68 per cent of working moms said they were worried about losing flexibility at their job this year, with more than half feeling stuck.CanadaMay 11
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Inflation is cooling. So why are Canadians still feeling financial stress?New polling shows that 44 per cent of Canadians identified money problem as their biggest stressor, despite recent slowdowns in inflation. Here's how to take back control.MoneyMay 23
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How rate cut bets are changing after April jobs ‘shocker’Canada's unemployment rate was steady at 6.1 per cent in April as employers collectively added some 90,000 jobs in a surprisingly strong Labour Force Survey.EconomyMay 10