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Pat John, beloved as Beachcombers' Jesse Jim, dies at 69

Pat John, beloved as Beachcombers' Jesse Jim, dies at 69

Pat John, a member of the shíshálh Nation who gained international stardom in the role of Jesse Jim on the long-running The Beachcombers television series, died on Wednesday, July 13, at a relative’s house in his hometown of Sechelt.
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Four B.C. First Nations reach end of long journey to educate their children

Four B.C. First Nations reach end of long journey to educate their children

“We’ve been fighting for this for many, many, many years,” said Terry Teegee, regional chief for British Columbia Assembly of First Nations.
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Home with roommates fastest-growing housing type: census data

Home with roommates fastest-growing housing type: census data

Young condo buyers often opt for two-bedrooms, renting out the second one, says mortgage specialist
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Opinion: Canadians are relocating for jobs amid steep inflation and low unemployment

Opinion: Canadians are relocating for jobs amid steep inflation and low unemployment

While it seems lucrative to move to cities that offer higher salaries and better quality of life, Canadians should consider some key factors before changing jobs.
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Grieg Seafood completes land-based hatchery expansion in Gold River

Grieg Seafood completes land-based hatchery expansion in Gold River

One of the largest salmon-farming companies in B.C., Grieg is aiming to harvest 22,000 metric tonnes of fish in 2022.
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Nearly one in five serving in Canadian military are women, census data shows

Nearly one in five serving in Canadian military are women, census data shows

Almost one-fifth of those currently serving in the Canadian military are women. 
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Haida village becomes first B.C. municipality to have ancestral name restored

Haida village becomes first B.C. municipality to have ancestral name restored

The former Queen Charlotte City on Haida Gwaii is now called Daajing Giids.
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B.C., U.S. astronomers detect radio 'heartbeat' billions of light-years from Earth

B.C., U.S. astronomers detect radio 'heartbeat' billions of light-years from Earth

The strange and persistent radio signal from a far-off galaxy appears to be flashing with surprising regularity.
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Experts share tips on driving the Sea to Sky Highway safely

Experts share tips on driving the Sea to Sky Highway safely

A spate of collisions on the Sea to Sky Highway are a good reason to review safety protocols.
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Family of man who died at B.C. construction site awarded $875,000

Family of man who died at B.C. construction site awarded $875,000

The workplace accident happened in March 2016 when a concrete-pumping hose fractured, causing a boom to collapse.
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