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1,200-kilometre Race to Alaska is off and running — with no engines

1,200-kilometre Race to Alaska is off and running — with no engines

Competitors made the traditional sprint from Government Street to their vessels in the Inner Harbour on Thursday and set out to complete the 1,200-kilometre journey.
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B.C. government taps veteran mediator to resolve Fraser Valley bus strike

B.C. government taps veteran mediator to resolve Fraser Valley bus strike

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help resolve what it says is an "incredibly challenging" bus strike in the Fraser Valley.
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Four First Nations artists to collaborate on Invictus Games 2025 visual design

Four First Nations artists to collaborate on Invictus Games 2025 visual design

Artists from the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, Lil’wat and Musqueam Nations have been selected to create the design for the competition coming to Vancouver and Whistler in 2025
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Founding the largest Asian grocery chain in Canada

Founding the largest Asian grocery chain in Canada

T&T founder Cindy Lee aims to inspire other immigrant entrepreneurs with autobiography
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Wildfires getting bigger and number of large fires increasing over time: BCWS

Wildfires getting bigger and number of large fires increasing over time: BCWS

The challenge is deciding on where the most critical fire response is, recognizing that BCWS doesn’t have the capacity to put every fire out.
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Municipal review points to big problems in small District of Sooke

Municipal review points to big problems in small District of Sooke

A consultant’s report found the government lacks leadership and has a history of harassment
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Showers likely for southern B.C., as wildfires cut air quality, challenge control

Showers likely for southern B.C., as wildfires cut air quality, challenge control

VANCOUVER — For the first time this year, air quality advisories are posted for part of Vancouver Island and a large section of the Lower Mainland as smoke from several wildfires wafts over the region.
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Messi's MLS signing to benefit league, Whitecaps and sport generally

Messi's MLS signing to benefit league, Whitecaps and sport generally

Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi said he planned to sign with Inter Miami
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Asian buyers interested in hydrogen from McLeod Lake Indian Band's proposed $5 billion plant

Asian buyers interested in hydrogen from McLeod Lake Indian Band's proposed $5 billion plant

Prince Rupert port facility preparing to handle large rail shipments of liquid ammonia
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Accused in Vancouver toddler's death elects judge-alone trial

Accused in Vancouver toddler's death elects judge-alone trial

The 23-month-old died at the scene while her father suffered life-altering injuries.
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