Golden renews contribution agreement with Golden and District Historical Society

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The Town of Golden has approved the Golden & District Historical Society annual funding request and renewed the contribution agreement. 

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion a project of national interest

Economy
The federal government has listed the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion at the Port of Vancouver as a project of national interest.

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