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B.C. couple's pothole claim dismissed by tribunal

B.C. couple's pothole claim dismissed by tribunal

The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled the City of Victoria met its duty of care in filling the pothole the day after it was reported.
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Federal parties lose judicial review of B.C. privacy ruling

Federal parties lose judicial review of B.C. privacy ruling

A B.C. judge has affirmed provincial privacy law applies to federal political parties.
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Cold case in qathet region still on people's radar

Cold case in qathet region still on people's radar

Death caught the attention of true-crime author/podcaster
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B.C. credit card fraud charges could be tossed as accused drags feet

B.C. credit card fraud charges could be tossed as accused drags feet

Joseph Jason Allen has had seven lawyers for more than 70 court appearances involving 30 judges or justices of the peace.
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Cycling week highlighted at City of Powell River meeting

Cycling week highlighted at City of Powell River meeting

qathet Regional Cycling Association urges residents to use active transportation
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Resident expresses dog waste concerns to Powell River Council

Resident expresses dog waste concerns to Powell River Council

Delegate to city committee of the whole wants garbage can for bags at old arena site
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Christmas lights to be lit this year by Site C hydro-electric dam

Christmas lights to be lit this year by Site C hydro-electric dam

BC Hydro chief explains why B.C. still needs more power, even with the new Site C dam.
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'The whole country is not on fire': Canadian tourism industry struggles as fires rage

'The whole country is not on fire': Canadian tourism industry struggles as fires rage

OTTAWA — Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week, showcasing itself to more than 500 international travel agents and tour operators at the largest annual tourism convention in Canada.
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Solar storms hit deep-sea compasses: UVic

Solar storms hit deep-sea compasses: UVic

Ocean Networks Canada, which operates deep-sea observatories, discovered the disturbances during quality-control checks.
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CFIB warns B.C. against any potential $20/hour living wage legislation

CFIB warns B.C. against any potential $20/hour living wage legislation

Mandatory living wage of $20 per hour could cost province $4.3 billion in extra wages, says Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
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