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B.C.'s job market slumps with 10K positions lost in June

B.C.'s job market slumps with 10K positions lost in June

Unemployment rate ticks downward as more British Columbians leave workforce
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From courtrooms to classrooms: Milan the Labrador celebrates retirement

From courtrooms to classrooms: Milan the Labrador celebrates retirement

The first professionally trained dog to work in schools on the Sunshine Coast steps back
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Obituary: Barrie J. S. Littlewood

Obituary: Barrie J. S. Littlewood

'Whether golfing or being on the water in his cabin cruiser, he made sure to make the best life he could for them both as the years passed.'
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Obituary: Michael F. Watson

Obituary: Michael F. Watson

'The planet has lost a kind-hearted and gentle human who quietly injected humour, curiosity, and deep knowledge into everything he did.'
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Fleming one of three cabinet ministers not running in fall provincial election

Fleming one of three cabinet ministers not running in fall provincial election

Labour Minister Harry Bains and Forests Minister Bruce Ralston also announced this week they won’t seek re-election
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B.C. seniors advocate seeks tenancy protection for residents of retirement homes

B.C. seniors advocate seeks tenancy protection for residents of retirement homes

“We want seniors to have the same rental protections as other British Columbians and we want the rights of seniors upheld."
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Coast Life: Grab your bike and join in on the second annual local food tour

Coast Life: Grab your bike and join in on the second annual local food tour

What is a slow food cycle? imagine a fully family-friendly, bike-based, farm, cidery and distillery tour!
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‘Billy’s Walk’ development proposed to neighbour Stonehurst

‘Billy’s Walk’ development proposed to neighbour Stonehurst

Frits de Vries Architects’ application for “Billy’s Walk Residences” proposes 43 to 49 residential units across five buildings.
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Swastika sign at Israel-Canada softball game in Surrey denounced

Swastika sign at Israel-Canada softball game in Surrey denounced

B.C. political leaders have condemned an anti-Israel protest at the Canada Cup softball tournament in Surrey involving the Israel women's national team.
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SCRD directors go 'bold' on transit build up in coming years

SCRD directors go 'bold' on transit build up in coming years

'We need much better transit now,' Gibsons Director Silas White said June 27, as regional district directors recommended potential transit improvements to 2028 that went beyond those put forward by staff.
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