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'It's crazy how much I missed this': Sounds of Rifflandia fill Royal Athletic Park for first time in four years

'It's crazy how much I missed this': Sounds of Rifflandia fill Royal Athletic Park for first time in four years

Festival this weekend features mix of hip-hop, indie rock and roots music from across North America; NBA great Shaquille O'Neal performs as DJ Diesel
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Horgan says he regrets child-care frustrations around last-minute holiday

Horgan says he regrets child-care frustrations around last-minute holiday

Premier says province has collective agreements that say if the federal government mandates a holiday, that holiday is also in effect in B.C.
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British monarchy supports legacy of harmful colonial conquest, critics say

British monarchy supports legacy of harmful colonial conquest, critics say

Eileen Ramirez says she sees the Queen’s death as a huge loss to her family, but she’s not mourning her as a monarch.
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How to watch Queen Elizabeth's funeral on television

How to watch Queen Elizabeth's funeral on television

Funeral for Queen begins at 3 a.m. Pacific time on Monday, 11 a.m. in London.
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A look into how Canadian cities deal with student housing

A look into how Canadian cities deal with student housing

Cities have four broad approaches when it comes to urban planning strategies for off-campus student housing, the study says.
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TikTok-famous bear in North Van put down

TikTok-famous bear in North Van put down

A seemingly entertaining video of a fridge-raiding bear displayed behaviour that led to it being killed by conservation officers
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The 'shroom boom': How B.C. has adapted to the psilocybin movement

The 'shroom boom': How B.C. has adapted to the psilocybin movement

B.C.'s 'shroom boom' goes digital with websites that offer microdosing options to promote wellbeing.
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Expect news on permanent Daylight Savings Time this fall, says B.C. premier

Expect news on permanent Daylight Savings Time this fall, says B.C. premier

A 2019 provincial government survey found 93% of British Columbians were tired of time changes twice a year and wanted to move to permanent daylight saving time. Many scientists, however, say the move would be reckless.
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B.C. municipalities can ignore abusive information requests: UBCM resolution

B.C. municipalities can ignore abusive information requests: UBCM resolution

Local government staff have been subjected to harassment, defamation, accusations and name-calling
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B.C. needs to get serious about COVID-19 in schools: coalition

B.C. needs to get serious about COVID-19 in schools: coalition

Protect Our Province B.C. is calling on the government to take a "SMART" approach to the 2022/23 school year.
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