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U.S. sheds more jobs, European industry slumps

By Matt Daily NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than half a million Americans lost their jobs in December, making 2008 the worst year for U.S. employment since World War Two, while Europe's woes mounted as output from its factories plunged. The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to a 16-year high of 7.2 percent... more
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Chilliwack flood victims applying for disaster assistance

Chilliwack is one of nine B.C. communities given the go-ahead to apply for disaster financial assistance in the wake of flooding and mudslides. The provincial program covers 80 per cent of a claim up to $300,000. Public Safety minister John van Dongen... more > more

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