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B.C. Ombudsperson says whistleblower protection law 'falling short' in some areas

B.C. Ombudsperson says whistleblower protection law 'falling short' in some areas

Thirty nine amendments to the legislation are being recommended to improve its effectiveness.
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Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants' union

Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants' union

TORONTO — Air Canada says it plans to operate more than half of its scheduled flights Tuesday after reaching a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants to end a strike that began Saturday morning.
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Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers

Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers

The band played a show on Vancouver Island on Aug. 9.
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Unpaid work for flight attendants could be on the way out as union declares win

Unpaid work for flight attendants could be on the way out as union declares win

The practice of providing little or no pay while on the ground stems from a time when flight attendants had much less leverage, says one labour professor.
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Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain

Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain

Most Canadian universities are providing guidance to instructors on the use of AI in their classes but leaving much of it to their discretion, says one prof.
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Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

Travel agents in Canada said there's been a significant downturn in clients wanting to visit the U.S. overall, and Las Vegas in particular.
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Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?

Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?

As home ownership becomes a far-fetched dream for many young Canadians, can renting for life be a viable option?
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Delta police seek public assistance in locating wanted man

Delta police seek public assistance in locating wanted man

Delta man wanted on Canada-wide warrant
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Apple launches program in Canada helping customers self-repair devices

Apple launches program in Canada helping customers self-repair devices

Canadians who want to repair their own Apple devices can now get parts, tools and manuals from the tech giant, which brought its self-service repair program to the country on Tuesday.
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Man charged with arson in Vancouver after three weekend fires

Man charged with arson in Vancouver after three weekend fires

There are no reported injuries from the fires.
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