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Fish farm diesel spill dispersed with storms: Tahsis mayor

Fish farm diesel spill dispersed with storms: Tahsis mayor

Martin Davis says there has been no evidence of fuel reaching his community, which is about 20 kilometres by water from the spill site
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New chief coroner seeks to use data to shine a light on B.C.'s deaths

New chief coroner seeks to use data to shine a light on B.C.'s deaths

B.C.’s new chief coroner plans to put less focus on the province’s drug deaths, and highlight more of the service’s other work.
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Does alcohol shorten—or lengthen—your life? Longevity experts weigh in

Does alcohol shorten—or lengthen—your life? Longevity experts weigh in

Hone Health provides a science-backed answer to the benefits and drawbacks of alcohol when it comes to life span and quality.
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Opinion: How Justin Trudeau's focus on social policy will be his legacy

Opinion: How Justin Trudeau's focus on social policy will be his legacy

Justin Trudeau leaves office never having tasted electoral defeat despite his low poll numbers. He leaves an indelible mark on Canada — especially when it comes to social policy.
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$150M class-action payout approved in Canadian military racism lawsuit

$150M class-action payout approved in Canadian military racism lawsuit

Canada's chief of defence staff to provide a personal letter of apology to all class remembers wanting one.
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Belinda the sea sponge observed 'sneezing' off Vancouver Island

Scientists observed the 'sneezing' sea sponge slip into winter hibernation over four years.
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Third B.C. man moves toward murder conspiracy sentencing

Third B.C. man moves toward murder conspiracy sentencing

Murder conspiracies targeting three men were alleged to have taken place in Vancouver and Surrey.
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Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

OTTAWA — As a tearful Justin Trudeau outlined his plans to resign as Liberal leader and prime minister on Monday, he put the country on track for an early election featuring a new party flagbearer for the first time in a decade.
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Mario Canseco: Trudeau’s departure sets the stage for Conservative dominance

Mario Canseco: Trudeau’s departure sets the stage for Conservative dominance

Research Co. polling shows the Conservatives leading with 47% support, leaving Liberals and NDP trailing far behind
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'Big shakeup' at Richmond Olympic venue after CEO's $403K salary revealed

'Big shakeup' at Richmond Olympic venue after CEO's $403K salary revealed

The Richmond Olympic Oval's CEO George Duncan was paid more than the City of Richmond's manager in 2023; Duncan says his contract factored in the temporary term but one councillor questions the decision-making process.
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