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Paying off your mortgage is a game-changer. Think hard about what comes next

Paying off your mortgage is a game-changer. Think hard about what comes next

Having a plan for the money is key because you don't want to miss the opportunity to use the additional cash flow to get closer to your financial goals, says one investment advisor.
'Reverse Goldilocks': Black bear enters Ucluelet home through dog door

'Reverse Goldilocks': Black bear enters Ucluelet home through dog door

Brandon Halvorson came back from a trip to discover his house ransacked by an unexpected intruder: a black bear that entered through the dog door and helped itself to the freezer.
SPS investigating shots fired at Surrey café

SPS investigating shots fired at Surrey café

Second targeted shooting in less than a month at Kap’s Café
Nanaimo food bank installs cameras after fuel thefts

Nanaimo food bank installs cameras after fuel thefts

Along with siphoning fuel from the tanks of delivery vehicles, thieves have targeted batteries and the store of empty recyclable bottles from its “empties for food” program.
Metro police dog injured during suspect arrest

Metro police dog injured during suspect arrest

Both suspects were released on undertakings while the investigation continues
Mario Canseco: Smoking, vaping lose ground in B.C. as support for bans grows, says survey

Mario Canseco: Smoking, vaping lose ground in B.C. as support for bans grows, says survey

Fewer than one in four residents use tobacco, cannabis or e-cigarettes in any form, according to Research Co. polling
B.C. newcomers hit hardest by cost-of-living crunch, national survey shows

B.C. newcomers hit hardest by cost-of-living crunch, national survey shows

High living costs and limited knowledge of Canada’s financial system contribute to the gap, according to TD poll
B.C. sees fewer international visitors for fourth straight month

B.C. sees fewer international visitors for fourth straight month

The 7.4 per cent decline in international visits to B.C. in May follows declines in February, March and April
B.C. court rules Sobeys' franchise rebrand can't undo union contract

B.C. court rules Sobeys' franchise rebrand can't undo union contract

Sobeys had closed more than a quarter of B.C. Safeway stores, attempting to reopen some under the FreshCo banner with single-store collective agreements
B.C. federal judge avoids removal after failing to disclose complaint

B.C. federal judge avoids removal after failing to disclose complaint

Panel finds claims had no merit but issued Justice Negar Azmudeh a 'public expression of concern' for failure to disclose information