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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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Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Indigenous students will be offered scholarships and priority access to the new centre
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First fobs made from Duncan hockey stick set to hit the market

First fobs made from Duncan hockey stick set to hit the market

About 700 fobs, each with a laser-carved design, will be available for $20 each early in the coming week
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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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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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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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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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Ground search for missing B.C. grandmother ends with no sign of her

Ground search for missing B.C. grandmother ends with no sign of her

Police are continuing to follow up on tips and the ground search for her is completed.
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