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'Pent-up demand' of pandemic pushes B.C. film sector to expand by $1.4B

'Pent-up demand' of pandemic pushes B.C. film sector to expand by $1.4B

The industry generated $4.8 billion for the provincial economy in 2021, according to a new report.
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Opinion: The death of Queen Elizabeth: Canada became less British during her reign

Opinion: The death of Queen Elizabeth: Canada became less British during her reign

Queen Elizabeth harnessed goodwill from Canadians mostly as an individual, rather than as the hereditary head of an institution. But her death will lead to debate about the relevance of the monarchy.
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The northern B.C. pipeline you’ve never heard of — Enbridge’s Westcoast Connector

The northern B.C. pipeline you’ve never heard of — Enbridge’s Westcoast Connector

First approved in 2014, the pipeline would ship up to 8.4 billion cubic feet of fracked gas every day. Now the company is seeking an extension until 2029 and applying to amend its route to avoid a Treaty 8 nation territory at the centre of a court ruling on the impacts of industry
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Ocean fish stocks in danger without climate change action, say B.C. researchers

Ocean fish stocks in danger without climate change action, say B.C. researchers

Oceans have become warmer, more acidic and less oxygenated due to climate change and human activity.
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Former B.C. resident Aaron Tucker on 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize longlist

Former B.C. resident Aaron Tucker on 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize longlist

The poet and novelist was born in Vernon and currently lives in Toronto.
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B.C. police cracking down on distracted driving this month

B.C. police cracking down on distracted driving this month

Distracted driving fines start at $368 and four penalty points.
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B.C. graduate students pay the second highest tuition fees in Canada

B.C. graduate students pay the second highest tuition fees in Canada

Statistics Canada shows that the provinces with the highest tuition fees are Nova Scotia, B.C. and Ontario.
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B.C. nurse suspended for improperly accessing 99 patient files

B.C. nurse suspended for improperly accessing 99 patient files

The LPN accessed her own medical records as well as those of two family members and 97 other people.
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Queen's death highlights debate over future of monarchy in Canada

Queen's death highlights debate over future of monarchy in Canada

SFU history professor Nicolas Kenny speaks about the future of the monarchy in Canada and the change in the political landscape.
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This Ontario father had to relocate his family to B.C. for Lyme disease treatment

This Ontario father had to relocate his family to B.C. for Lyme disease treatment

After getting a false negative in Ontario, Louis Themeles took a U.S. test. It showed he had chronic Lyme disease.
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