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Liberals plan to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST over holidays

Liberals plan to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST over holidays

OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time for Christmas and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday.
The Eras Tour will soon end, and I for one will be happy

The Eras Tour will soon end, and I for one will be happy

The Eras Tour is mostly attended by Swifties. Aside from being fans of Taylor Swift, the term symbolizes friendship, connectedness, community, inclusivity and empowerment, to name a few positive traits.
18-year-old Richmond man dies in Surrey rollover crash

18-year-old Richmond man dies in Surrey rollover crash

Speed is believed to have been a factor in a fatal crash early Monday morning.
Will Taylor Swift fans cause an earthquake in Vancouver?

Will Taylor Swift fans cause an earthquake in Vancouver?

There will definitely be plenty of seismic activity when Taylor Swift comes to Vancouver.
Risk of crane accidents on the rise amid B.C. construction boom

Risk of crane accidents on the rise amid B.C. construction boom

WorkSafeBC says there are up to 400 tower cranes currently operating in B.C.; despite new regulations and penalties, safety incidents persist.
B.C. woman sentenced for stealing 50 pairs of Lululemon tights

B.C. woman sentenced for stealing 50 pairs of Lululemon tights

Lululemon is frequently targeted by thieves who wind up before the courts, said a Vancouver Provincial Court judge this week.
Border agency detained dozens of 'forced labour' cargo shipments. Now it's being sued

Border agency detained dozens of 'forced labour' cargo shipments. Now it's being sued

VANCOUVER — Canada's border agency says it has detained about 50 shipments of cargo over suspicions they were products of forced labour under rules introduced in 2020 — but only one was eventually determined to be in breach of the ban.
What to know about Canada's toxic drug crisis and supervised drug-use sites

What to know about Canada's toxic drug crisis and supervised drug-use sites

With increasing attention on overdoses and deaths, a look at what provinces are doing and what common terms mean.
Should New West council meet two Mondays a month and scrap its workshops?

Should New West council meet two Mondays a month and scrap its workshops?

In a 5-2 vote, New Westminster council votes to continue holding Monday workshops where it can dig into issues – although there will be fewer in 2025 than 2024.
B.C. nurse suspended for giving non-ordered meds, time reporting

B.C. nurse suspended for giving non-ordered meds, time reporting

The registered Surrey nurse must complete remedial education as part of an agreement with the regulatory college.