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Group calls for for better pay, equipment for wildfire fighters

Group calls for for better pay, equipment for wildfire fighters

OTTAWA — Last May, when Jenny Saulnier was home alone with her dog in Nova Scotia while her son and husband were at hockey, she scrolled through social media and saw there was a house fire some nine kilometres from her home, and was assured she would
Rob Shaw: Eby shows humility but internal party spin tells a different story

Rob Shaw: Eby shows humility but internal party spin tells a different story

BC NDP clinging to election victory narrative behind closed doors
Opinion: B.C.’s economy can’t absorb its population growth

Opinion: B.C.’s economy can’t absorb its population growth

Rising unemployment and falling building permits show economic pressure from population growth, according to Central 1 economist
B.C. pharmacists report harm from alleged corporate performance targets

B.C. pharmacists report harm from alleged corporate performance targets

Some 31 per cent of 2,199 respondents reported that company pressures resulted in 'compromised public safety.'
A patchwork of progress on climate at life insurance giants: report

A patchwork of progress on climate at life insurance giants: report

TORONTO — A new report shows the patchwork of progress at Canada's big life insurers in their efforts to address climate change, and reduce their more than $90 billion in fossil fuel investments.
Presidents and prime ministers: How cross-border personality clashes could play out

Presidents and prime ministers: How cross-border personality clashes could play out

WASHINGTON — President John F. Kennedy stood before Canadian lawmakers elucidating the important relationship between the two countries: "Geography has made us neighbours. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners.
Eby says B.C. Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader

Eby says B.C. Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader

Premier and NDP Leader David Eby says he's been told by the B.C. Green Party that it's too early to begin talks about a minority government agreement after the weekend's still-undecided provincial election.
Green councillor withdraws call for review of natural gas ban reversal in new homes

Green councillor withdraws call for review of natural gas ban reversal in new homes

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­council voted 6-5 in July to reverse policy that banned use of natural gas for heating, hot water in construction of new detached homes
'That is their prerogative': Dr. Bonnie Henry reflects on campaign to fire her, launches vaccine campaign

'That is their prerogative': Dr. Bonnie Henry reflects on campaign to fire her, launches vaccine campaign

Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry says she's preparing for respiratory season following a political election campaign where she became a target of the BC Conservatives.
Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his leadership of the Liberal party is not in danger, even as members of his caucus prepare to confront him Wednesday in the hopes of convincing him to step down.