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What are electric car batteries made of, and why do they keep EV prices so high?

What are electric car batteries made of, and why do they keep EV prices so high?

Edmunds explores the composition of an electric car battery, from lithium to nickel to manganese and more.
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Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Forcing the younger generation to work harder to support a growing elderly population is neither efficient nor sustainable. Canada shouldn't seek to follow in Greece's footsteps.
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B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

The campfire ban, which comes into effect at noon on July 12, 2024, will apply to every area of B.C. except the Haida Gwaii Forest District.
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'Devastating': Pedestrian awarded $1.4M after Vancouver car accident

'Devastating': Pedestrian awarded $1.4M after Vancouver car accident

Annette Nolan was injured on Sept. 23, 2020 while crossing at an unmarked crosswalk in Vancouver.
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Modern logger sports in its 26th year on northern Sunshine Coast

Modern logger sports in its 26th year on northern Sunshine Coast

Event showcases heritage, contemporary skills and industry that made the qathet region prosper
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qRD committee discusses ways to accommodate diverse housing

qRD committee discusses ways to accommodate diverse housing

qathet Regional District directors reviewed correspondence from provincial housing minister
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Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Since the program was launched about a year ago, the utility has installed more than 12,000 of the units, about 16 per cent of them on Vancouver Island.
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B.C. trailer park ex-resident to pay $3,360 for destroying neighbour's property

B.C. trailer park ex-resident to pay $3,360 for destroying neighbour's property

The resident was eventually evicted.
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Texada Island regional director wants well water protected

Texada Island regional director wants well water protected

qathet Regional District's planning committee supports mining application near Blubber Bay
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Homemade brew found inside B.C. prison

Homemade brew found inside B.C. prison

Staff found contraband items worth over $67,000 on July 2.
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