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Community wood smoke reduction program to be offered by qRD

Community wood smoke reduction program to be offered by qRD

Replacement of old wood stoves for cleaner heating options encouraged through financial incentive
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Tribunal rejects B.C. woman’s claim over returned dachshund puppy

Tribunal rejects B.C. woman’s claim over returned dachshund puppy

Jessica Clark says she returned the puppy to the breeder for rehoming because she wanted 'what’s best for the little guy.'
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It's not business as usual for Canadians who want to stay in the U.S., lawyers warn

It's not business as usual for Canadians who want to stay in the U.S., lawyers warn

U.S. immigration lawyer Jim Hacking says there is a growing list of stories where people "with varying degrees of immigration status" — even one with a permanent-resident card — were either detained or deported in ways not seen before.
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Two Tesla chargers torched in Nanaimo, others damaged

Two Tesla chargers torched in Nanaimo, others damaged

The vandalism comes as Tesla vehicles, charging stations and dealerships are increasingly being attacked as a result of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s ties with U.S. President Donald Trump
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B.C. Court of Appeal allows mother to vaccinate kids for HPV against dad's wishes

B.C. Court of Appeal allows mother to vaccinate kids for HPV against dad's wishes

The father applied last year to stop the children's mother from having them vaccinated, but a judge dismissed the bid and prohibited the father from "speaking to the children about the HPV vaccine."
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Empty shelves, idle escalators: Shoppers look for piece of history at the Bay stores

Empty shelves, idle escalators: Shoppers look for piece of history at the Bay stores

No company has been more deeply entwined with Canadian history, for better and worse, says author.
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Eby’s trade stance over Chinese EVs sparks questions as Beijing retaliates

Eby’s trade stance over Chinese EVs sparks questions as Beijing retaliates

MLA Armstrong suggests B.C. premier on 'Team China' as Eby has yet to clarify if he disagrees with Ottawa's justifications for tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
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Advocates and family of man shot by RCMP launch 'people's tribunal' to probe police

Advocates and family of man shot by RCMP launch 'people's tribunal' to probe police

VANCOUVER — Laura Holland says she's "tired of waiting" for justice for her smart and affectionate son, who was killed by police in Campbell River, B.C., in July 2021. The B.C.
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Blossoms are blooming but temperatures still cool in qathet

Blossoms are blooming but temperatures still cool in qathet

Ireland's patron saint celebrated today
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Vancouver Coastal Health issues drug alert for Powell River area

Vancouver Coastal Health issues drug alert for Powell River area

Light pink granules test postive for benzos and medetomidine
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