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Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

Canadian regulators lag behind U.S. after harmful 'forever chemicals' found in fertilizer, say experts

The chemicals — found in everything from cosmetics and cookware to diapers and clothing — have been linked to a range of illnesses, including cancer and liver disease.
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B.C. man jailed 18 months for child sexual abuse

B.C. man jailed 18 months for child sexual abuse

Jay William Walter Lovell was convicted of sexual touching and invitation to sexual touching of a person under 16.
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B.C. real estate braces for year of uncertainty

B.C. real estate braces for year of uncertainty

Provincial economy and massive housing sector likely in for a dynamic and turbulent year.
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Political rally in Powell River outlines Conservative policies

Political rally in Powell River outlines Conservative policies

Pierre Poilievre fills Dwight Hall and annunciates his views on how he would lead the country
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Professional association of B.C. bylaw workers releases cheeky top calls list

Professional association of B.C. bylaw workers releases cheeky top calls list

VANCOUVER — The Local Government Compliance and Enforcement Association of BC released a list of top "interesting, unique and funny calls" received by bylaw departments in the province last year.
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'Water's away': How Canadian helicopters and waterbombers are helping tame L.A. fires

'Water's away': How Canadian helicopters and waterbombers are helping tame L.A. fires

British Columbia-based Coulson Aviation released the video of its crew "delivering a precision water drop on the Palisades Fire in California."
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Global temperatures this year to rival 2024's record-breaking heat: climate officials

Global temperatures this year to rival 2024's record-breaking heat: climate officials

Scientists say every bit of warming matters.
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Ending apartment apprehension could ease B.C. infrastructure woes, say researchers

Ending apartment apprehension could ease B.C. infrastructure woes, say researchers

Two researchers call on reticent B.C. municipalities to 'end the apartment ban.'
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Son confessed to mother's 2021 killing, trial hears

Son confessed to mother's 2021 killing, trial hears

Ryan Robert Elder described to police strangling his mother and stabbing her, a B.C. Supreme Court trial heard Tuesday
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As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest

As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest

A year's worth of crops, including peaches and nectarines, were wiped out in the Okanagan last year, along with the vast majority of cherries, and grapes used in B.C. wines.
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