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Why Canadian nurses should explore the U.S. travel nursing market

Why Canadian nurses should explore the U.S. travel nursing market

A look at five key differences between Canadian and U.S. travel nursing.
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Earthquake shakes Greater Victoria awake on Thursday morning

Earthquake shakes Greater Victoria awake on Thursday morning

The quake was centred near Sidney and D’Arcy Islands, just east of the Saanich Peninsula and about 11 kilometres from Sidney.
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Lightkeepers asked to step in after marine radio channel fails

Lightkeepers asked to step in after marine radio channel fails

A former lightkeeper says the incident shows the importance of staffed lightstations
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B.C. Ferries advises booking ahead as long weekends approach with vessel out for repairs

B.C. Ferries advises booking ahead as long weekends approach with vessel out for repairs

The Queen of New Westminster is out for repairs until spring, reducing capacity on the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route.
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Injured worker dies at Langford construction site, 'serious workplace incident' reported in Nanaimo

Injured worker dies at Langford construction site, 'serious workplace incident' reported in Nanaimo

The worker was found unresponsive on Wednesday at a construction site in the 1400-block of Pinehurst Place
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BC RCMP in Port Coquitlam next month to recruit candidates

BC RCMP in Port Coquitlam next month to recruit candidates

Do you want to be a Mountie? An information session will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre.
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Hybrid and remote work is here to stay: C.D. Howe

Hybrid and remote work is here to stay: C.D. Howe

One quarter of Canadians working from home is the new normal.
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B.C. NDP pledges to help middle-income homebuyers with 40% of financing

B.C. NDP pledges to help middle-income homebuyers with 40% of financing

SURREY, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help more middle-class, first-time buyers into the housing market in British Columbia with a plan to finance 40 per cent of the price.
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Liberal government survives non-confidence vote, as Bloc sets deadline

Liberal government survives non-confidence vote, as Bloc sets deadline

OTTAWA — The minority Liberal government survived a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, but if the prime minister wants to avoid an election before Christmas the Bloc Québécois said he will have to meet its demands by the end of
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NDP unveils plan to subsidize 25,000 new homes across B.C.

NDP unveils plan to subsidize 25,000 new homes across B.C.

Initiative would see taxpayers invest in 40 per cent home equity stakes for up to 25,000 homes for first-time homeowners.
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