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Petition launched to recall northern B.C. MLA Dan Davies

Petition launched to recall northern B.C. MLA Dan Davies

Cecil Lake resident says concerns of constituents going ignored but Davies says he's staying engaged with thousands in the riding
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The economics of immigration: A boon for B.C. with support in place

The economics of immigration: A boon for B.C. with support in place

Record numbers of newcomers to Canada mean busy support services, accommodation concerns and big questions about the future.
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Mayor frustrated by B.C's 'unfair' request for more info on Surrey policing shift

Mayor frustrated by B.C's 'unfair' request for more info on Surrey policing shift

VICTORIA — The mayor of Surrey, B.C., says the province is being "unfair" by requesting more information before it decides on the city's plan to revert to the RCMP as its police force.
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Chorus of support has Vancouver folk fest board reviewing cancellation, letter says

Chorus of support has Vancouver folk fest board reviewing cancellation, letter says

VANCOUVER — A groundswell of support for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival has its board of directors rethinking plans to cancel this year's event and dissolve the society.
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Surrey police transition decision delayed by B.C. government

Surrey police transition decision delayed by B.C. government

More information is needed from Surrey Police Service and Surrey RCMP, says the province's director of police services.
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Vancouver police officer surprised VGH didn't admit suicidal constable to hospital

Vancouver police officer surprised VGH didn't admit suicidal constable to hospital

The remarks came from testimony during a BC Coroners Service inquest into Const. Nicole Chan's 2019 suicide.
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Former Victoria mayor appointed as housing adviser for province

Former Victoria mayor appointed as housing adviser for province

Lisa Helps will help develop the province’s B.C. Builds program, an initiative to build housing for middle-income families, individuals and seniors.
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B.C. miners eye lithium ‘white gold’ rush in Nevada

B.C. miners eye lithium ‘white gold’ rush in Nevada

Vancouver-based company Lithium Americas poised to become major lithium producer
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Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

VANCOUVER — The independent body that oversees the safety of technical systems and equipment in British Columbia has found a deadly ammonia leak near Kamloops last May was a tragedy that took years to unfold.
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Two bottles of ultra-rare $110,000 whisky up for sale in Vancouver

Two bottles of ultra-rare $110,000 whisky up for sale in Vancouver

It's been maturing for more than 50 years.
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