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'A National Geographic experience': Orcas, humpbacks congregate in Salish Sea

'A National Geographic experience': Orcas, humpbacks congregate in Salish Sea

The whales spent the next three hours breaching, tail slapping and making loud vocalizations before finally disappearing into the fog.
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As costs spiral, low-income seniors are doing without, says UVic prof

As costs spiral, low-income seniors are doing without, says UVic prof

Pensions and government supports and services are flat-lining as the cost of living increases, putting fixed-income seniors in a difficult position.
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Inflation hits international students hard, with some turning to food banks

Inflation hits international students hard, with some turning to food banks

VANCOUVER — Laughter lights up the gathering twilight at Langara College in Vancouver, where first-year health science student Jagiit Singh is chatting with friends next to the school's fountain.
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From Mile Zero to the Arctic Circle – and back again

From Mile Zero to the Arctic Circle – and back again

2,800 km trip. And then another 2,800 back.
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Wood rush! Meeting the real-life beachcombers of the Sunshine Coast

Wood rush! Meeting the real-life beachcombers of the Sunshine Coast

In celebration of The Beachcombers’s 50th anniversary, we tell the stories of a few real beachcombers of the Sunshine Coast.
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UBC firing of student advisor for sex app use OK, court rules

UBC firing of student advisor for sex app use OK, court rules

Timothy Conklin appealed a 2018 B.C. Human Rights Tribunal decision that found he was not discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation in the dismissal.
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Man dead, alleged impaired driver in custody after B.C. crash

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police say one driver is dead and two of his family members were sent to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Abbotsford, B.C., Thursday night.
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Some B.C. regions at Drought Level 4 as water scarcity affects the province

Some B.C. regions at Drought Level 4 as water scarcity affects the province

VICTORIA — Little to no rainfall over the past five weeks in several areas of British Columbia has prompted a warning from the Ministry of Forests about drought.
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Events in many communities in B.C. to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

Events in many communities in B.C. to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

VANCOUVER — Events are planned across British Columbia to mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Friday. The Survivor's Flag was raised at the B.C.
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Prince George-produced 'For Love' doc now on Netflix

Prince George-produced 'For Love' doc now on Netflix

'For Love' is essential viewing for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
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