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Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

VANCOUVER — Job action has halted all classes at Capilano University in North Vancouver. A statement on the university's website says classes are suspended at its main campus and its Sechelt campus on the Sunshine Coast.
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Warmest May on record leaves strawberries ripe for the picking

Warmest May on record leaves strawberries ripe for the picking

Picking began a week ago on Greater Victoria farms, after a warm, dry May gave the berries a boost
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B.C. gymnasts booted out of Surrey Airbnb for complaining about filthy conditions

B.C. gymnasts booted out of Surrey Airbnb for complaining about filthy conditions

"But we got there, and the place was absolutely disgusting," said Sharon Ward.
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Man convicted in Vancouver, Richmond contraband tobacco case

Man convicted in Vancouver, Richmond contraband tobacco case

Investigators found almost 3.5 million cigarettes after executing search warrants. The federal tax duty payable on such an amount would be around $1.4 million, the court heard.
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B.C. Tesla owner loses drain cover damage dispute

B.C. Tesla owner loses drain cover damage dispute

Mehmet Yapman wanted compensation for having to drive a gas-powered car.
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Northwest B.C. has the highest food costs in the province

Northwest B.C. has the highest food costs in the province

A report produced by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control compared the cost of healthy food in 16 health service delivery areas in B.C.
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Vancouver singer's album production refund claim denied

Vancouver singer's album production refund claim denied

A tribunal found Rose Ranger's payments were partial or down payments, not true deposits.
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Alleged B.C. drug trafficker's death not suspicious: police

Alleged B.C. drug trafficker's death not suspicious: police

Charges against Allan Beatima Arcangel have been ended.
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B.C. teen in alleged police chase pleads guilty to Vancouver assault

B.C. teen in alleged police chase pleads guilty to Vancouver assault

Anson Ngai-Shun Chow's driving-related charges return to court June 8.
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Northeast wildfire now the second largest in B.C.'s history: Wildfire Service

Northeast wildfire now the second largest in B.C.'s history: Wildfire Service

The BC Wildfire Service says the Donnie Creek wildfire has grown into one of the largest blazes over the last century in the province. The fire, which is burning north of Fort St. John in northeastern B.C.
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