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This breathtaking B.C. town ranked #3 on a list of the world's best surfing spots

This breathtaking B.C. town ranked #3 on a list of the world's best surfing spots

 "Perfect for beginners and avid surfers alike."
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More British Columbians are opting to rent rather than own, report says

More British Columbians are opting to rent rather than own, report says

According to Statistics Canada, declines in homeownership reflect trends in new construction connected to the densification of large urban centres
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Man found shot in car in Surrey was from Edmonton

Man found shot in car in Surrey was from Edmonton

The man, who succumbed to his injuries Tuesday, has been identified as 27-year-old Richard Ofosuhene of Edmonton, Alta.
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Climate change threatening butterflies’ pollen-collecting powers, find B.C. researchers

Climate change threatening butterflies’ pollen-collecting powers, find B.C. researchers

An integral part of a vast array of insect pollinators, the shrinking of butterflies due to rising temperatures could have drastic consequences for agriculture
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Opinion: As chinook salmon get thinner and fewer, southern resident killer whales struggle to find enough food

Opinion: As chinook salmon get thinner and fewer, southern resident killer whales struggle to find enough food

The declining salmon and whale numbers raise a critical question: Is the southern resident killer whale population solely reliant on the abundance of salmon? And, if so, since when?
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"We're still here": Indigenous leaders express mixed emotions after Queen's death

"We're still here": Indigenous leaders express mixed emotions after Queen's death

“I want to be respectful of the fact that he just lost his mother, and I’m just not prepared to speak ill of anyone during their mourning period,” said Assembly of First Nations National Chief Roseanne Archibald.
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These B.C. researchers want to study your dog

These B.C. researchers want to study your dog

Researchers at the University of British Columbia's newly opened Human-Animal Interaction Lab are looking for four-legged participants. The goal: Understand the mind of canines, including what makes them happy
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Younger Canadians are starting businesses due to rising living costs, finds survey

Younger Canadians are starting businesses due to rising living costs, finds survey

More than ever, Canadian customers are craving local goods and services over larger businesses. So-called 'micro-entrepreneurs' are filling the void, a new survey has found
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B.C. gas prices forecast to climb past $2

B.C. gas prices forecast to climb past $2

If the Gas Wizard forecast proves accurate, it would represent a more than 7% price increase in less than 24 hours.
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Opinion: Why women's studies programs in Canada are more important than ever

Opinion: Why women's studies programs in Canada are more important than ever

Women’s studies programs should continue to be supported to ensure the fight for women’s rights are not reversed or forgotten.
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