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Les Leyne: Fumbled hiring of Eby adviser is under fire

Les Leyne: Fumbled hiring of Eby adviser is under fire

It’s the latest chapter in Michael Bryant’s extraordinary career path.
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Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report

Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report

Youth advocate: "I'm deeply disappointed by how the life satisfaction of children and youth in Canada is falling."
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'Meaningful portfolio': Island MP Stephanie McLean named secretary of state for seniors

'Meaningful portfolio': Island MP Stephanie McLean named secretary of state for seniors

Stephanie McLean, a lawyer and former Alberta NDP MLA who represents Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, is "basically a junior minister," says University of Victoria political scientist Michael Prince.
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Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served

Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served

VICTORIA — Plans by the British Columbia legislative assembly to open a child-care facility remain up in the air after the provincial government rejected a funding request. The legislature sought the funding in February 2024, but B.C.
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B.C. tourism sector braces for summer with fewer cruises, more staycations

B.C. tourism sector braces for summer with fewer cruises, more staycations

Strong year still expected for local operators, despite Canada-U.S. tensions.
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Man sentenced to 2.5 years for 'dial-a-dope' operation in B.C. Interior

Man sentenced to 2.5 years for 'dial-a-dope' operation in B.C. Interior

KELOWNA — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has sentenced a 26-year-old man from India to 2.5 years in prison for taking part in a so-called "dial-a-dope" operation in Kelowna.
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Kirk LaPointe: Carney’s Cabinet is built to stabilize, not to soar

Kirk LaPointe: Carney’s Cabinet is built to stabilize, not to soar

With little time and big expectations, the prime minister leaned on Trudeau’s leftovers to assemble a cabinet better suited to triage than transformation
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Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules

Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules

VICTORIA — The Forest Practices Board has found that planned ignitions by the BC Wildfire Service during a 2023 wildfire that destroyed 40 homes along Gun Lake were "reasonable.
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Fortis B.C. using helicopter to check gas lines around the capital region

Fortis B.C. using helicopter to check gas lines around the capital region

Flyovers are being conducted in 24 regions across the province — including Vancouver Island — until June 14.
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Near miss at Powell River Airport captured on video

Near miss at Powell River Airport captured on video

Two aircraft nearly collide while approaching runway.
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