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B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

The important role pets play in families who are separating is being addressed in proposed amendments to British Columbia's Family Law Act. Attorney General Niki Sharma says amendments she introduced in B.C.
Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he's become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater.
B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has ordered that a taxi driver be paid more than $9,000 in compensation because his caste was insulted during a physical altercation at a staff Christmas party.
Quebec and B.C. are ahead on EVs, but can their utilities cope with rising demand in the future?

Quebec and B.C. are ahead on EVs, but can their utilities cope with rising demand in the future?

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) and Hydro-Québec both say they have confidence in their utilities’ ability to meet future demand
As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are set to unveil a budget on Tuesday intended to showcase their plans to keep Canada competitive amid the clean energy transition while supporting Canadians who are struggling with affordability.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Budget day Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver the federal government's budget on Tuesday.
How AI is changing the jobs of call centre workers

How AI is changing the jobs of call centre workers

In the customer service realm, AI is still in the process of changing the nature of jobs, rather than replacing human labour altogether
In uncertain times, more parents are choosing to have only one child

In uncertain times, more parents are choosing to have only one child

Only-child families were the single most common type of family in 2021, according to Statistics Canada, becoming increasingly visible throughout the global pandemic
Demand is outpacing growth in Metro Vancouver's rental market

Demand is outpacing growth in Metro Vancouver's rental market

Metro Vancouver's rental demand could quadruple, says a new report from RBC.
Broadcaster Jody Vance sues her online harasser

Broadcaster Jody Vance sues her online harasser

The CHEK TV host says a recent criminal harassment sentence was disappointing.
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