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Investors who lost $415K with unregistered Burnaby trader get $39K back

Investors who lost $415K with unregistered Burnaby trader get $39K back

Burnaby's Shijun "Clark" Zhu admitted to advising and trading in securities without being registered. He was fined nearly $39K and banned from B.C.'s capital markets, except as an investor, for 10 years.
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North Vancouver company wins $380K in national space food contest

North Vancouver company wins $380K in national space food contest

In outer space and remote communities on earth, the system is designed to provide both nurtrition and a taste of home
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Hockey Day in Canada generated $4M in economic activity for capital region: commission

Hockey Day in Canada generated $4M in economic activity for capital region: commission

The Jan. 17 to 20 event, which included a chance to see the Stanley Cup and dozens of NHL alumni, attracted thousands of fans to Victoria
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B.C. moves alone on Surrey Police Service after mayor, council refuse to leave RCMP

B.C. moves alone on Surrey Police Service after mayor, council refuse to leave RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia is moving ahead with the transition to an independent police service in Surrey after the mayor and council refused to part ways with the RCMP.
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B.C. announces one-time $430 rent relief benefit to low-income seniors

B.C. announces one-time $430 rent relief benefit to low-income seniors

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is granting a one-time $430 benefit to the roughly 20,000 seniors in its support program for elderly low-income renters. B.C.
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Teen speeder owns up to fake ID after traffic stop

Teen speeder owns up to fake ID after traffic stop

The 17-year-old driver was found with a fake Alberta driver’s licence after he was pulled over for doing 83 km/h in a 40 km/h zone on Beach Drive
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Sechelt extends private security patrols for six more months

Sechelt extends private security patrols for six more months

Sechelt approves $60,542 for private security program amidst positive community feedback
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Volunteers maintain trails, bridges for shuffle in qathet region

Volunteers maintain trails, bridges for shuffle in qathet region

30 years on, event is still bringing community together
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B.C. under fire after accounting firm accused of conflict in running grant

B.C. under fire after accounting firm accused of conflict in running grant

SAANICH, B.C. — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the government has asked the auditor general to review the province's grant programs after allegations of conflict-of-interest from a clean-technology company.
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B.C.'s government buys land for transit-oriented housing development

B.C.'s government buys land for transit-oriented housing development

SAANICH, B.C. — British Columbia's government is spearheading a new public development project on Vancouver Island aimed at bringing more affordable homes closer to transit access.
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