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Why electrification is the road less travelled for commercial truck fleets in North America

Why electrification is the road less travelled for commercial truck fleets in North America

Accelerating the drive to transportation decarbonization is complex and costly for trucking firm
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B.C.'s $10-million plastics fund aims to spur business to cut pollution, says Heyman

B.C.'s $10-million plastics fund aims to spur business to cut pollution, says Heyman

DELTA, B.C. — British Columbia is increasing funding incentives for businesses to $10 million to develop products to reduce plastic pollution.
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Hootsuite laying off hundreds of workers in latest blow to B.C. tech sector

Hootsuite laying off hundreds of workers in latest blow to B.C. tech sector

Expert says more job cuts coming to B.C. tech sector through to end of the year
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Decarbonization drives new export markets for B.C.

Decarbonization drives new export markets for B.C.

LNG, wood pellets, critical minerals, ammonia exports driven by climate change policies
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Maples around Vancouver Island have a silvery tinge this summer. Here's why.

Maples around Vancouver Island have a silvery tinge this summer. Here's why.

The change looks alarming, but it’s not cause for concern in the long term, says registered professional botanist.
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Vernon, B.C., New Democrat MLA to face recall petition over health-care issues

Vernon, B.C., New Democrat MLA to face recall petition over health-care issues

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government's handling of the health-care file has prompted a Vernon, B.C., resident to launch a recall campaign against her local New Democrat member of the legislature.
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Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools

Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools

Boys alleging they were sexually and physically abused by priests already known to be child abusers want to know why those men wound up teaching again.
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Daughters of missing Victoria man heading to Spain to try to find him

Daughters of missing Victoria man heading to Spain to try to find him

Victoria police issued appeals to help find Scott Graham in English and Spanish on Monday. Officers here have been working with Spanish police to support their missing-person investigation.
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Here's why you should carry a rescue beacon

Here's why you should carry a rescue beacon

Squamish SAR airlifted a kayaker after a nearby group activated their rescue beacon on Aug. 7.
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Man faces three charges, including aggravated assault, after Vancouver machete attack

Man faces three charges, including aggravated assault, after Vancouver machete attack

VANCOUVER — Charges have been laid against a man accused of attacking several people with a machete in downtown Vancouver.
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