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Vancouver unemployment rate grows to 5.9 per cent

September 26, 2024 7:27 pm PST.
The unemployment rate in Metro Vancouver is sitting just below 6 per cent. Those actively searching for employment are facing an uphill battle.

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Woman suffering from rare disease faces starvation as B.C. denies crucial formula

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Gender safety initiative announced ahead of the FIFA World Cup

We are less than a week away from the first FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver, and the Battered Women's Support Services and Good Night Out Vancouver have released a series of safety initiatives ahead of the World Cup. Kurt Black has more.

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2:09
Arbour sworn in, Poilievre urges unity

The 31st Governor General of Canada has taken residence in Rideau Hall, and says Canadians should embrace the differences between each other. And the Conservative leader is in Alberta, urging unity ahead of a referendum.

15h ago

3:09
Woman suffering from rare disease faces starvation as B.C. denies crucial formula

Lauren Paulsen, a Vancouver woman, says she is facing starvation in slow motion and the province is not helping. She has a rare disease that, coupled with a broken jaw, has left her unable to eat almost anything. Jack Rabb reports.

15h ago

1:49
Gender safety initiative announced ahead of the FIFA World Cup

We are less than a week away from the first FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver, and the Battered Women's Support Services and Good Night Out Vancouver have released a series of safety initiatives ahead of the World Cup. Kurt Black has more.

15h ago

2:04
BC place unveils ‘legacy’ upgrades ahead of FIFA world cup

In preparation for hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches and tens of thousands of soccer fans, BC Place has made a number of legacy upgrades to the stadium. Cecilia Hua gives us a closer look at what you can expect inside on game days.

15h ago

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