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B.C. compost facility penalized $120,000 for leaking effluent into waterways

B.C. compost facility penalized $120,000 for leaking effluent into waterways

The 'major' penalties spanned a number of contaminants, including ammonia levels that spiked as high as 1,449% above B.C. water quality guidelines.
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Healthy Living: Gratitude is central to a healthy life

Healthy Living: Gratitude is central to a healthy life

"It’s easy to forget the spirit of the season while tapping and swiping your pay cheque merrily away."
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Opinion: Canada Post strike halted my passport and I move in 19 days

Opinion: Canada Post strike halted my passport and I move in 19 days

I've called, emailed, tried to get help online and ended up going in person to Vancouver Service Canada Centre to tracking down my passport that was mailed out before the Canada Post strike.
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BC Ferries alters Westview/Texada dangerous goods trips

BC Ferries alters Westview/Texada dangerous goods trips

Changes involve sailings on December 23 and 25
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B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb

B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb

The lawsuit alleges Airbnb is not licensed anywhere in Canada to provide real estate or travel agent services, nor is it registered as a money services business with the federal government.
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Burping caused roadside drinking test problems, B.C. man claims

Burping caused roadside drinking test problems, B.C. man claims

Nitesh Prakash says he suffers from acid reflux, takes medication for it and experienced symptoms when asked to provide breath sample.
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Powell River Council broaches remuneration for its members

Powell River Council broaches remuneration for its members

Councillors vote on several motions related to salary and benefits compensation
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Discounted holiday date BC Ferries Route 3 sailings available

Discounted holiday date BC Ferries Route 3 sailings available

BC Ferries has discounted certain Route 3 sailings connecting the southern Sunshine Coast and the Lower Mainland.
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Cartoon: Respiratory illness season

Cartoon: Respiratory illness season

'Tis the season to avoid getting sick...
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Jasmine Brown takes helm at Pebble Beach Designs

Jasmine Brown takes helm at Pebble Beach Designs

New owner maintains legacy while offering new vision to qathet region customers
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