AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Cup Shock in Vancouver: Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Group B, ending Canada’s home run and sending the team to the knockout stage against South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday. Port & Energy Push in B.C.: Vancouver’s port says federal permits are in hand to dredge Burrard Inlet starting in September to let larger oil tankers load more fully, despite environmental concerns. Ontario Speed Limit Rollout: Ontario is raising speed limits to 110 km/h on 938 km of highways, including sections of 401 and 416, with changes rolling in from Friday through late September. Manitoba Auto Insurance: Manitoba Public Insurance is asking for a 2.38% rate increase for universal compulsory auto insurance starting next April. Vancouver Housing Backlash: Online backlash over rental prices at the Sen̓áḵw development has sparked questions about affordability versus market rates. Toronto Raptors Draft Move: Toronto selected Arizona guard Jaden Bradley 50th overall in the NBA Draft, adding backcourt depth. Air Canada Emergency: An Air Canada flight made an emergency landing in Boston after the captain became incapacitated; all 61 passengers were uninjured.
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