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BCGEU accepts government offer to return to the bargaining table

BCGEU accepts government offer to return to the bargaining table

Demands for higher wages that keep pace with inflation are at the heart of the dispute.
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Orcas return to Pender Harbour's Gunboat Bay

Orcas return to Pender Harbour's Gunboat Bay

Who were those whales spotted on the B.C. coast last week? Ocean Wise researchers and residents share the details
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‘Sextortion’ reports on the rise elsewhere in BC – what about Dawson Creek?

‘Sextortion’ reports on the rise elsewhere in BC – what about Dawson Creek?

Reach out for help - and report it.
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Local distilleries unable to completely fill gaps from BCGEU strike

Local distilleries unable to completely fill gaps from BCGEU strike

No more than three of any individual items may be purchased per day at BC Liquor Stores, although beer purchases are exempt.
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Driver who hit Saanich girl, caused severe brain injury, granted parole

Driver who hit Saanich girl, caused severe brain injury, granted parole

In a decision released by the Parole Board of Canada, the board said Tenessa Rayann Nikirk, 25, has accepted responsibility for what happened and understands the harm she caused.
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Condo neighbours get married, offer extra unit to Ukrainians

Condo neighbours get married, offer extra unit to Ukrainians

Diane MacPherson and Eugene Smith moved up their wedding to be able to offer their spare condo to mother and daughter who came to Canada from Ukraine.
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Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe firefighters combining forces for 9/11 tribute climb

Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe firefighters combining forces for 9/11 tribute climb

Public invited to attend, check out fire gear and more.
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Driver in hospital as police probe speed, medical issues in deadly B.C. wedding crash

Driver in hospital as police probe speed, medical issues in deadly B.C. wedding crash

VANCOUVER — Police say the driver of an SUV that struck a wedding celebration in West Vancouver on Saturday, killing two people, remains in hospital as investigators look into whether speed or a medical incident was involved in the crash. Const.
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BCGEU strike leaves private cannabis retailers high and dry

BCGEU strike leaves private cannabis retailers high and dry

B.C.’s private cannabis retailers are facing the brunt of the ongoing BC Liquor Distribution Branch workers strike, as they fear supply shortage in the coming weeks.
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B.C. union imposes overtime ban in latest job action to back wage demands

B.C. union imposes overtime ban in latest job action to back wage demands

VANCOUVER — A union representing thousands of provincial government workers in British Columbia has escalated job action with a ban on overtime. B.C.
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