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Group floats class-action suit to clear out B.C. old-growth blockaders

Group floats class-action suit to clear out B.C. old-growth blockaders

The group — calling itself Clear the Road — is asking anyone who has their commute disrupted "to document the harm they suffer."
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Trees planted at multiple Texada Island locations through BC Hydro grant

Trees planted at multiple Texada Island locations through BC Hydro grant

"The trees are a beautiful addition to our green spaces and will be enjoyed for years to come.” ~ qathet Regional District Area D director Sandy McCormick
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Lack of worker awareness risks electrocution, BC Hydro says

Lack of worker awareness risks electrocution, BC Hydro says

New data shows one in five trades workers has made contact or had a close call with power lines.
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Falcon overspent by almost $500,000 to win BC Liberal leadership

Falcon overspent by almost $500,000 to win BC Liberal leadership

Falcon spent $1.078 million to become leader on Feb. 5, according to the Elections BC returns released June 8
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Map: You must have COVID-19 travel insurance to visit these countries

Map: You must have COVID-19 travel insurance to visit these countries

Did you forget to buy coronavirus coverage?
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B.C. in a 'critical window' over next few weeks as high snowpack melts

B.C. in a 'critical window' over next few weeks as high snowpack melts

“The last time we had similar conditions was back in 2012, we're seeing that delayed melt,” said Dave Campbell of the River Forecast Centre.
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Canada sees 40K+ excess deaths since start of COVID-19 pandemic

Canada sees 40K+ excess deaths since start of COVID-19 pandemic

During the Omicron wave in January 2022, excess deaths spiked, especially in places like B.C. and Quebec, where the number of unexpected deaths climbed 20% above what was expected if the pandemic never happened.
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BC Transit adjusts qathet region bus schedule

BC Transit adjusts qathet region bus schedule

Route 12 Stillwater will be better aligned with BC Ferries schedule change
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High job vacancies and an aging population define B.C.'s labour force

High job vacancies and an aging population define B.C.'s labour force

More people in B.C. are retiring at the same time as educated workers are choosing to hold out for better job offers. This could mean trouble for B.C.'s outstandingly high job vacancy rate.
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6 in 10 unaware that surfing the internet produces carbon emissions, poll finds

6 in 10 unaware that surfing the internet produces carbon emissions, poll finds

More than half of internet users said they would reduce video streaming habits.
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