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New report says 1 in 4 Canadians may be living in povertyThe so-called 'material deprivation index' or MDI suggests nearly 25 per cent of Canadians fall under a poverty-level standard of living.CanadaJun 18
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Surveillance captures man wandering Surrey neighbourhood on night Tori Dunn killedCCTV video from Surrey’s Port Kells neighbourhood captured a man wandering the streets on the evening Tori Dunn was fatally attacked in her home.CrimeJun 22
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Showers, laundry facility for vulnerable Surrey residents at risk of closing due to fundingThe Healthy Living Complex of Care offers showers and laundry facilities for those in need, but a loss of funding has put the services at risk.CanadaJun 18
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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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Trying to time the housing market after the rate cut? What experts adviseSidelined homebuyers might wonder if now is the right time to get back into the housing market after the Bank of Canada's interest rate cut. Here's what experts say to consider.MoneyJun 22
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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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Exclusive new details released in Surrey woman’s homicide that family calls randomIn a social post, her father wrote that they "cannot begin to understand how someone as kind as Tori could be victim to such senseless violence. Tori was loved by all that she met.CrimeJun 18
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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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‘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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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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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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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. 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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Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre seeks to lead Quebec Liberal partyThe Quebec Liberals have not had a permanent leader since Dominique Anglade resigned in November 2022, after Legault won a second majority.Jun 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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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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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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Takedown: The anatomy of catching a suspected car thiefGlobal News is granted rare access inside York Regional Police’s auto theft unit as it targets a suspect crime group that has been stealing cars across the Toronto-area overnight.CrimeJun 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