14 h. ago GOLDBERG: Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation raising authority concerns

Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia a good person? I don’t know. In 2021, his wife petitioned for, and received, an order of protection against him after she alleged domestic violence. She said last week that their marriage grew stronger after they worked through that low point and that Abrego Garcia “has always been a loving partner and […]

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39 h. ago Suriname Meets With IMF to Discuss Successor Program Before Vote

Suriname government official are meeting with the International Monetary Fund to discuss frameworks for a second program after a prior $688 million agreement expired in March, according to its finance minister.

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45 h. ago IMF Gives Initial Nod to Sri Lanka for $344 Million Loan Tranche

The International Monetary Fund reached a staff level agreement with Sri Lanka, paving the way toward unlocking the next tranche of funds under an existing $3 billion loan program.

Economics

3 d. ago China’s Farmers Battle Early Weather Threats as Trade Curbs Bite

Dry spells and heavy rains in key Chinese farming regions are raising early concerns over crops, at a time when trade conflicts are hampering the country’s imports.

Economics

5 d. ago US Stocks Slump as Trump’s Threat to Fire Powell Adds Pressure

US stocks tumbled as President Donald Trump continued to verbally attack Jerome Powell over monetary policy, raising concern about the central bank’s independence. The dollar fell with long-dated Treasuries.

Events

6 d. ago Dollar, Stock Futures Decline as Trump Berates Fed: Markets Wrap

A gauge of the dollar fell to the lowest since January 2024 and US stock-index futures retreated after President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Federal Reserve raised concerns over its independence.

Economics

9 d. ago RESET Society calls for book donations to help survivors of sex trafficking

The funds directly support RESET's one-year transition program where survivors are provided with food, clothing and a safe shelter to stay and get the medical attention they need

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1 week ago Vancouver student meal program to receive large donation after city cuts budget

Earlier this month, the school board learned of the city's plans to cut the program's funding from $320,000 last year to $162,500 this year, citing "significant budget pressures" and "substantive funding" that was expected from the province.

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1 week ago B.C. NDP introduces legislation to eliminate sick notes for short

Doctors have long been raising concerns that time spent signing sick notes and handling other administrative tasks limits time with patients

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1 week ago How consecutive life sentences and the notwithstanding clause work

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal has raised concerns about the rule of law in Canada, with some warning it could erode constitutional norms.

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1 week ago Aissatou Diallo's bus driving skills raised early concerns, inquest hears

The inquest heard Aissatou Diallo, in her training session, scored ones and twos on all of the relevant skills being assessed. A one meant the skill was performed improperly or unsafely.

Events

2 w. ago Letters to the Sun: Cuts to school lunches, Vancouver byelection voting problems draw criticism

Motivation for recent cuts to City of Vancouver programs and operations was cost.

Politics

2 w. ago Alberta is making key changes to electricity market, but critics raise concerns over lack of details

Alberta has set the stage for key electricity market reforms, and while critics have said the changes are welcome, they say the lack of details provides uncertainty for the market. Affordabilities and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf tabled legislation on Thursday that would allow hydrogen to be used for home and commercial heating, move to a […]

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2 w. ago 'Shocking': Vancouver school bus drivers face pay cut, as district abandons 'living wage' policy

The VSB's decision to slash wages for lowest-paid workers, including bus drivers and attendants who help disabled kids, is "shocking and disgraceful," said Anastasia French, manager of Living Wage for Families B.C.

Society

2 w. ago Metro Vancouver to slash $364M in operating costs, $1.1B in capital spending

Metro Vancouver has approved a plan to cut hundreds of millions in operating costs and over a billion dollars in capital spending over the next four years.

Economics

2 w. ago Vancouver mayor, Jewish leaders to speak about antisemitism concerns in politics

This availability comes after some comments by one of ABC Vancouver’s unsuccessful byelection candidates, which have once again raised concerns about antisemitism in B.C. politics.

Politics

3 w. ago Vancouver cuts school meal program funding, raising concerns about student hunger

The federal government recently pledged $39.4 million over three years to expand school food programs across more than 1,000 B.C. schools.

Society

3 w. ago 'So many concerns': RMA says new report on abandoned wells does not address concerns raised

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta says the new government-commissioned report on what to do about the long-standing issue of inactive oil and gas wells does nothing to address concerns it has brought to the table. RMA president Kara Westerlund said none of the 21 recommendations put forward in the report released on Thursday addressed the […]

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3 w. ago Alberta oil well report updated after concerns raised over taxpayer backstop recommendation

The Alberta Energy Regulator says there are nearly 500,000 licensed oil and gas wells across the province, although only about 50,000 are active.

Economics

3 w. ago City council cuts funding for doctor recruitment, saving $80K

In a tight 8-7 vote, London city council has decided to pull its share of funding from a recruitment drive to bring desperately needed family doctors to the city. LFP’s Jack Moulton looks at the program: what it does, why funding was yanked, and what it will mean going forward. WHAT IS THE PROGRAM? The […]

Economics