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B.C. introduces housing law to require small-scale and multi-unit zoning

B.C. introduces housing law to require small-scale and multi-unit zoning

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has introduced legislation aimed at easing the housing crisis by spurring the development of small-scale and multi-unit homes.
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Northern B.C. pipeline connector recommended for approval

Northern B.C. pipeline connector recommended for approval

The proposed 215 km pipeline would be located 25 km northwest of Wonowon, B.C., connecting to a site in the Gordondale area of Alberta, just east of the B.C. and Alberta border.
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Rental Protection Fund taps 22 non-profits to secure affordable rental units across B.C.

Rental Protection Fund taps 22 non-profits to secure affordable rental units across B.C.

Fund currently has 25 properties across the province under consideration for acquisition, according to the organization’s first report.
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Volunteers assaulted at Northern B.C. haunted house

Volunteers assaulted at Northern B.C. haunted house

“We have many reports of people (teens and adults) hitting, grabbing, and punching - so aggressively in fact, that some volunteers have large visible bruises."
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B.C. wineries trying to squeeze more out of fall, winter after tough summer

B.C. wineries trying to squeeze more out of fall, winter after tough summer

Central Okanagan wineries are having to work extra hard to draw in visitors after wildfires this summer had a major impact on their busiest season of the year
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B.C. pair accused of neglect in death of North Okanagan youngster in 2020

B.C. pair accused of neglect in death of North Okanagan youngster in 2020

VERNON, B.C. — Two North Okanagan residents have been ordered to appear in a Vernon, B.C., courtroom in January as they face charges of neglect that led to the death of a child nearly four years ago. RCMP Cpl.
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City of Prince George buying downtown motel for $4.15 million

City of Prince George buying downtown motel for $4.15 million

BC Housing will continue to lease the building for supportive housing needs
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Kamloops RCMP call for tips on two-year anniversary of resident's disappearance

Kamloops RCMP call for tips on two-year anniversary of resident's disappearance

Shannon White, 32, was reported missing on Nov. 1, 2021. Police have since said they believe she was the victim of foul play.
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Kamloops pedophile slapped with internet ban

Kamloops pedophile slapped with internet ban

William Paul Willan, 58, has a track record of breaching such conditions.
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Kelowna hospital sued for negligence during birth

Kelowna hospital sued for negligence during birth

The lawsuit alleges Interior Health failed its duty of care and injured an Australian woman through negligence.
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