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Council to phase out noisy, polluting, gas-fuelled garden tools in Oak Bay, B.C.

Council to phase out noisy, polluting, gas-fuelled garden tools in Oak Bay, B.C.

OAK BAY, B.C. — Gas-powered leaf blowers and other landscaping tools fuelled by gas will soon be banned in the Vancouver Island District of Oak Bay.
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Ex-Mounties want Fairmont heritage building saved, officer's ashes under flagpole

Ex-Mounties want Fairmont heritage building saved, officer's ashes under flagpole

Vancouver city council voted unanimously to rezone the 21 acres owned by Canada Lands Company CLC Ltd. and the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation Partnership.
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Former B.C. legislature clerk to be sentenced July 4 for $1,900 in misspending

Former B.C. legislature clerk to be sentenced July 4 for $1,900 in misspending

VANCOUVER — A former clerk of the B.C. legislature is set to be sentenced on July 4 after he was found guilty of fraud and breach of trust.
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How made-in-B.C. agritech is filling in food security gaps

How made-in-B.C. agritech is filling in food security gaps

Homegrown technology drawing interest from deep-pocketed investors
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Seismic, space issues key reasons cited for new Royal B.C. Museum

Seismic, space issues key reasons cited for new Royal B.C. Museum

Business case study for project found that replacing is better than fixing. Price tag is $789 million and a seven-year timeline.
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B.C. Ferries marks record vehicle numbers, offers recruiting incentives for trained workers

B.C. Ferries marks record vehicle numbers, offers recruiting incentives for trained workers

No service disruptions during Victoria Day long weekend
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Opponents say museum business case doesn't justify $789M expense

Opponents say museum business case doesn't justify $789M expense

B.C. Liberal leader continues to say he will halt museum project if he becomes premier.
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Fresh manure dumped at B.C. premier's community office, police say

Fresh manure dumped at B.C. premier's community office, police say

LANGFORD, B.C. — Police say they are investigating manure left at the front doors of Premier John Horgan's local constituency office in Langford, B.C.
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B.C. documents outline case to build new provincial museum in Victoria at $800M cost

B.C. documents outline case to build new provincial museum in Victoria at $800M cost

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government chose to replace the Royal B.C.
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Cold case involving alleged sexual offender a worry, says expert

Cold case involving alleged sexual offender a worry, says expert

Vernon Martin remains missing 12 years after spectacular fire
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