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Hullo: New High-Speed Passenger Ferry Service Between Vancouver and Nanaimo to Begin in August

Two new high-speed passenger ferries will connect downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo starting in August 2023. Vancouver Island Ferry Company will operate the service through its ferry service… Read more »

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TOOL Maps Out 7 City Canadian Tour, Tickets on Sale June 9th

Rock fans rejoice as TOOL is hitting the road once again this fall for an exciting North American tour. After their recent festival appearances, TOOL will embark… Read more »

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22 Zip Lines and Gondolas Offering Spectacular Views & Fun Summer Adventure in British Columbia

British Columbia is full of fun and wild adventures that are great for people of all ages and abilities. Zipline courses dot the mountains throughout the province… Read more »

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Canadian Resorts and Restaurants Nominated For North America’s Best by World Culinary Awards

Several Canadian resorts and restaurants have been nominated for the prestigious title of North America’s Best by the World Culinary Awards. The World Culinary Awards aims to… Read more »

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Five Canadian Cities Make the World’s 100 Best Cities Rankings

Resonance Consultancy, a global city ranking organization, has released its 2023 rankings of 100 World’s Best Cities. The consultancy uses a combination of statistical performance and qualitative… Read more »

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Individual Cigarettes in Canada to Carry Health Warnings: A Global First

In a groundbreaking move, Canada becomes the first country to mandate health warnings printed directly on individual cigarettes, announced Carolyn Bennett, Minister for Mental Health and Addictions… Read more »

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14 Fantastic Caves and Tunnels to Explore in British Columbia

Canada’s western most province abounds with beautiful mountains and canyons, so it makes sense that there are a variety of caves and tunnels to explore. Some are… Read more »

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Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants in 2023

Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants which showcases the vibrant culinary scene in Canada, has published its 2023 edition. The annual publication, led by Editor-in-Chief Jacob Richler, features the… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Adds New Loaded Wrap to Its Menu

Tim Hortons is getting saucy with a brand-spanking-new addition to their Loaded Bowl and Loaded Wrap repertoire. Set your tastebuds ablaze from lunchtime till twilight with lip-smacking… Read more »

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List of Canadian Universities With the Most Business Leaders

A recent study conducted by Resume.io analyzed 3.5 million LinkedIn profiles to determine which Canadian universities produce the most business leaders. The study found that the University… Read more »

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Canada Ranks Second in Economic Intelligence Unit’s Business Environment Rankings

Canada has retained its position of providing one of the best business environments in the world. The Economic Intelligence Unit, a sister company of the UK-based The… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Launches NHL Alumni and Team Canada Women’s Legends Trading Set

Tim Hortons has unveiled its inaugural Legends Trading Cards set, showcasing 180 prominent NHL Alumni and Team Canada Women’s hockey players, such as Wayne Gretzky, Hayley Wickenheiser,… Read more »

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Top 10 of the Best Workplaces in Canada

If you are thinking of changing jobs and aiming to work at companies providing great employee experiences, then you may like to take a look at the… Read more »

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Royal LePage Predicts Steady Increase in Home Price

Royal LePage is predicting modest, steady national aggregate home price growth over the next nine months due to strong buyer demand and low housing supply. The Royal… Read more »

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Canada’s Largest Mountain Coaster to Open on May 12

Get ready, thrill-seekers and nature lovers! On May 12th, Pursuit is launching its latest jaw-dropping attraction – the Railrider Mountain Coaster. This 3,375-foot adrenaline-pumping ride is situated… Read more »

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B.C. Students to Receive More Financial Aid With Easier Repayment Terms

The government of British Columbia has announced an increase in financial aid for post-secondary students, along with more flexible repayment terms. Starting from August 2023, students will… Read more »

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Swoop Offering 30% Off Easter Special Deal on Select Flights

Swoop is offering an Easter flight discount on tickets booked until April 14. They’re offering a 30% discount on base fares for select flights across Canada, the… Read more »

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B.C. Increasing Minimum Wage by $1.10 on June 1

British Columbia’s minimum wage will increase from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour on June 1, 2023. The increase of 6.9% is meant to reflect the province’s average… Read more »

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North Okanagan’s Bloom Tulip Festival Returns This May

Are you ready for some flower power? Bloom Tulip Festival is back for a second year in North Okanagan. After hosting the Abbotsford Tulip Festival for four… Read more »

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Canadian Cities Where People Earning Median Household Income Can Afford to Buy a House

With the high price of houses and high mortgage rates, buying a home is a challenge for many in Canada. Zoocasa, a full-service brokerage, analyzed 20 cities… Read more »

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Avenged Sevenfold to Tour Eight Canadian Cities With Alexisonfire; Onsale Mar 30

Heavy metal rock group Avenged Sevenfold has announced their Life is But A Dream…North American tour, featuring support from Alexisonfire. Produced by Live Nation, the first leg… Read more »

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Federal Minimum Wage to Increase by $1.10 on April 1

Canada is increasing the federal minimum wage by $1.10 based on the 2022 Consumer Price Index. Effective April 1, 2023, the federal minimum wage will increase from… Read more »

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British Columbia to Increase Angling Licence Fees

British Columbia is increasing angling licence fees for the 2023-24 season, marking the first time since 2003 that freshwater angling fees have been raised in the province…. Read more »

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Reducing Gender Pay Gap: B.C. to Become the First Province Requiring Companies to Publish Salary Ranges

New pay transparency legislation was introduced in British Columbia today, aimed at closing the gender pay gap in the province. The legislation will require employers to include… Read more »