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B.C. travel agency ordered to pay couple $3,300 after Cancun holiday flop

B.C. travel agency ordered to pay couple $3,300 after Cancun holiday flop

The Civil Resolution Tribunal found the company breached the parties' contract to arrange a vacation package when it did not provide other flight options.
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Opinion: Canadian wetlands are treasures that deserve protection

Opinion: Canadian wetlands are treasures that deserve protection

Canada is home to a quarter of the world's remaining wetlands. Despite decades of efforts, wetlands continue to be under threat around the world.
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Six years in prison for B.C. man who held ex captive during 'degrading' 12-hour assault

Six years in prison for B.C. man who held ex captive during 'degrading' 12-hour assault

The woman managed to escape after secretly grabbing a pair of nail clippers.
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Police investigate 'suspicious' death of care home patient in Abbotsford, B.C.

Police investigate 'suspicious' death of care home patient in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD — Police say they are investigating the "suspicious" death of a patient who had been living in a care home in Abbotsford, B.C.
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Gun-shaped lighters banned in Vancouver, violators will face $1,000 fine

Gun-shaped lighters banned in Vancouver, violators will face $1,000 fine

VANCOUVER — City council in Vancouver has voted to immediately ban the sale of gun-shaped lighters to reduce the public safety risk.
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Burnaby driver clocked at 194 km/h caught by motorcycle patrol near Squamish

Burnaby driver clocked at 194 km/h caught by motorcycle patrol near Squamish

A late-night speeder was intercepted by BC Highway Patrol after being caught going more than 100 kilometres per hour over the limit near Lions Bay.
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Fit to stand trial? Hearing underway for accused in deadly Vancouver festival attack

Fit to stand trial? Hearing underway for accused in deadly Vancouver festival attack

Kai-Ji Adam Lo is now charged with 11 counts of second-degree murder.
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Five expert tips to keep children safe around water this summer

Five expert tips to keep children safe around water this summer

With warm weather drawing families outdoors, experts are reminding parents that even shallow water can pose a deadly risk if proper precautions aren’t taken.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. braces for worsening budget deficit amid economic warning signs

Rob Shaw: B.C. braces for worsening budget deficit amid economic warning signs

With shrinking GDP, downgraded credit ratings and runaway debt, economists say the government has lost control of the province's finances.
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Snowbirds put on a show for Victoria

Snowbirds put on a show for Victoria

The nine-plane formation drew cheers, shouts of surprise and plenty of cameras. (PHOTO GALLERY)
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