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Poilievre stands by B.C. candidate called out for residential school posts

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told a news conference in Osoyoos, B.C., that accusations about North-Island Powell River candidate Aaron Gunn are "misinformation," after he was called out over posts he made stating that the residential school system did not constitute genocide.

Why Canada is on the cusp of a housing construction crisis

Housing is about to get a lot more expensive in the next decade if the federal government’s immigration program bringing in skilled workers isn’t revamped. Many in the construction industry say there aren’t enough domestic workers going into jobs that don’t require an apprenticeship or certificate and the current system bringing in newcomers only covers highly skilled workers.
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Scientists believe an Alaskan volcano is about to erupt. Here’s how they’re preparing

Scientists say it's likely that the closest active volcano to the Alaskan city of Anchorage will erupt soon. If it does, the primary concern is ash, which could impact both residents and flights in the area. Here's how scientists are preparing.
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How has the carbon tax removal impacted gas prices in B.C.

Prices at the pump lowered this week as B.C. dropped its consumer carbon tax, but just how much drivers are paying depends on what part of the province they're in. As Jon Hernandez explains, the discrepancies are significant but not altogether uncommon.

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