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Black bear relocated after visiting Vancouver townhouse complex

Black bear relocated after visiting Vancouver townhouse complex

The BC Conservation Officer Service said the bear did not get inside any of the properties.
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One child dead, two women injured after being struck by bus driver at Horseshoe Bay

One child dead, two women injured after being struck by bus driver at Horseshoe Bay

The boy's mother was transported to Lions Gate Hospital in critical condition along with a second woman, believed to be a family friend, who was in stable condition 
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B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won't last

B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won't last

VANCOUVER — Temperatures in parts of British Columbia have spiked into the mid-30s, but a meteorologist says the warm spell won't last long. Wednesday's hot spots in B.C. as of 3 p.m. were Ashcroft and Lytton with temperatures around 35 C.
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Vancouver mayor files defamation lawsuit against former chief of staff, developer

Vancouver mayor files defamation lawsuit against former chief of staff, developer

The lawsuit says the defendants' alleged conduct was "malicious, highhanded, callous and arrogant."
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Kirk LaPointe: B.C. is drowning in debt and no one’s throwing a rope

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. is drowning in debt and no one’s throwing a rope

Behind the G7 growth talk is a story of household strain, lender complacency, and economic fragility
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B.C.'s fast-tracking bill heads for final vote, facing criticism to the end

B.C.'s fast-tracking bill heads for final vote, facing criticism to the end

VICTORIA — Controversial legislation to fast-track infrastructure projects in British Columbia goes to a final vote in the legislature on Wednesday night, after attracting condemnation from First Nations leaders and environment and business groups.
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B.C. ombudsperson set to retire early next year after decade in the job

B.C. ombudsperson set to retire early next year after decade in the job

Jay Chalke, a lawyer who was appointed to the position in April 2015, says he believes leadership transitions bring new energy and ideas.
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Uber now available across B.C., but driver availability varies

Uber now available across B.C., but driver availability varies

The American company debuted in B.C. in 2020 in the Metro Vancouver area.
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Two people reportedly sued in connection to wildfire that spread from U.S. to Osoyoos

Two people reportedly sued in connection to wildfire that spread from U.S. to Osoyoos

A civil suit has been launched against two Washington residents following a 2023 fire that burned more than 7,000 hectares on the Canadian side of the border.
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Canada Post puts forward 'final offers' to union as overtime ban continues

Canada Post puts forward 'final offers' to union as overtime ban continues

The union had been in a strike position starting Friday but opted instead for an overtime ban.
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