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Vancouver retail vacancy rates rising, suburban rates falling in ‘recalibration’: report
by Simon Little on February 2, 2023 at 3:36 am
Colliers says Vancouver's urban retail vacancy rose to 4 per cent from 2.5 per cent earlier this year, while the average suburban rate has fallen from 2.3 per cent to 1 per cent.
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New federal recommendations on long-term care standards has BC Nurses Union asking for clarification
by Randi Adams on February 2, 2023 at 2:50 am
The HSO recommends residents receive at least four hours of direct care every day, something Adrian Dix says B.C. has already implemented compared to other provinces.
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‘It’s not OK’: Homophobic tirade against two Vancouver men caught on video
by Amy Judd on February 2, 2023 at 2:33 am
Jamie Pine and his boyfriend were on the train when a stranger started yelling at them, calling them names and using homophobic slurs.
Global Canada News
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Hundreds of protesters drown out speaker Frances Widdowson at University of Lethbridge
by Eloise Therien on February 2, 2023 at 6:16 am
Controversial former Mount Royal University professor Frances Widdowson was getting set to speak at the University of Lethbridge, but protesters took over the space.
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Safety review incoming after Bridgeland neighbourhood sign loses another letter
by Adam MacVicar on February 2, 2023 at 4:26 am
The sign, in the northeast community of Bridgeland, has taken a couple hits over the last year which has resulted in two missing letters.
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Ottawa will show how ‘just transition’ plan will protect energy jobs by spring: minister
on February 2, 2023 at 3:29 am
While an action plan will be unveiled by early spring, legislation to guide its implementation won't come for some time after, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said.
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S&P/TSX composite unchanged Wednesday, U.S. markets slightly up
on February 1, 2023 at 4:51 pm
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 16.33 points at 20,751.05.
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Pfizer CEO says 2023 will be ‘transition year’ as it sees drop in COVID sales
on January 31, 2023 at 7:01 pm
Pfizer Inc on Tuesday forecast a bigger-than-expected drop in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine and treatment for 2023, intensifying investor concerns over demand for the products.
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Loblaw’s No Name price freeze ends as rival warns of impending cost increases
by Aaron D’Andrea on January 31, 2023 at 5:23 pm
As Canadians faced high prices at the supermarket due to inflation, Loblaw announced on Oct. 17, 2022 that it was locking in prices of its popular in-house brand until Jan. 31.
BC Civic Government News
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Hockey team of preteen Ukrainian refugees arrives in Quebec City for tournament
on February 2, 2023 at 6:11 am
A team of preteen Ukrainian refugees that have been scattered across Europe by war arrived Wednesday in Quebec City, where they'll get the chance to compete in a renowned hockey tournament.
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After a radioactive capsule went missing in Australia, could the same happen in Canada?
on February 2, 2023 at 4:05 am
After a tiny radioactive capsule went missing in the Australian outback, an expert in Canada says the likelihood of the same happening in this country is unlikely, given our strong regulations governing the handling of radioactive materials.
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A step toward artificial photosynthesis: Scientists recreate light-harvesting supramolecules
on February 2, 2023 at 2:17 am
Scientists in Japan may have unlocked the key to recreating how plants perform photosynthesis, according to a new study, potentially paving the way for new ways to harvest solar energy.
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Victoria Reseller Online Auction - Old West Saanich Road(Feb.10)
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