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An update on LNG applications in Delta

An update on LNG applications in Delta

The expansion is intended to improve resilience of the FortisBC system to disruptions and would allow for increased LNG storage
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$45K in damages denied after sewage backs up in B.C. strata

$45K in damages denied after sewage backs up in B.C. strata

B.C. strata owner loses $45K sink sewage backup fight, B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal finds strata not negligent.
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Teen's death from alcohol and date-rape drug deemed a homicide

Teen's death from alcohol and date-rape drug deemed a homicide

Samantha Sims-Somerville and a friend were ‘intentionally provided an unregulated substance, without their knowledge,’ the coroners service says
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RCMP move to fire B.C. police officer for discrediting the force

RCMP move to fire B.C. police officer for discrediting the force

Officer was allegedly impaired while on duty, used government-issued equipment for an unauthorized purpose, and behaved in a manner that could discredit the force
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Former Powell River athlete launches sports talk website

Former Powell River athlete launches sports talk website

Broadcaster Willy Cooke lives his passion online, providing interviews and analysis of sporting events on social media platforms, including YouTube
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B.C. wedding planner ordered to pay bride $2,500

B.C. wedding planner ordered to pay bride $2,500

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal said the woman was legally allowed to cancel the deficient contract.
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Editorial: NDP support unchanged in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

Editorial: NDP support unchanged in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

New candidate produces similar result in riding
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Canada’s tobacco lawsuit could net a fraction of original claim

Canada’s tobacco lawsuit could net a fraction of original claim

The proposed settlement also doesn’t include measures to reduce future smoking, advocates say.
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qRD okays fire training and equipment funding stream application

qRD okays fire training and equipment funding stream application

UBCM grant would apply to Northside Volunteer Fire Department, Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department, Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department and Lasqueti Island Volunteer Fire Department
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B.C. health authority fined $274K after hospital employees exposed to illicit drugs

B.C. health authority fined $274K after hospital employees exposed to illicit drugs

Two workers at Penticton Regional Hospital fell ill after being exposed to a 'noxious odour.' Another eight were also treated for exposure, according to WorkSafeBC
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