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shíshálh Nation welcomes first two barged homes with ceremony

shíshálh Nation welcomes first two barged homes with ceremony

'As we’re moving forward as First Nations people, we always want to consider how we're protecting not just our community members but our environment': lhe hiwus yalxwemult (Chief Lenora Joe)
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B.C. HVAC company suspended from door-to-door sales

B.C. HVAC company suspended from door-to-door sales

Door-to-door sales must disclose final prices, including interest, says Consumer Protection BC
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Updated: What’s happening with the Dock Management Plan Advisory Committee?

Updated: What’s happening with the Dock Management Plan Advisory Committee?

The province is looking to fill 12 spots on a Dock Management Plan Advisory Group (DMPAG).
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B.C. man acquitted of manslaughter in house party fight

B.C. man acquitted of manslaughter in house party fight

Andrew Steve Alphonse was acquitted in the 2020 death of Richard Henry, 53, after the latter repeatedly tried to start a fight at a house party in Duncan, B.C.
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Apprenticeship programs target women, newcomers in B.C. construction

Apprenticeship programs target women, newcomers in B.C. construction

Funding, diversity and modernization can help address trades shortages, experts say.
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Rob Shaw: Surrey policing dispute heats up again as mayor spurns $250M offer

Rob Shaw: Surrey policing dispute heats up again as mayor spurns $250M offer

Mayor Brenda Locke prepares to play election-time game of chicken with BC NDP
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Elphinstone Chronicles: The secret (and not so secret) trails of Area E

Elphinstone Chronicles: The secret (and not so secret) trails of Area E

Finding new places for gentle jaunts and heavier hikes
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Pardon Me Program helps people get free of criminal records

Pardon Me Program helps people get free of criminal records

Removing a criminal record could mean individuals are able to volunteer at their child’s school, apply for housing or even gain employment.
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B.C. Ferries pushes prepaid fares, increases reservation fee

B.C. Ferries pushes prepaid fares, increases reservation fee

Those booking passage on the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen, Departure Bay, Nanaimo-Horseshoe Bay, and Duke Point-Tsawwassen routes will now pay $20 to reserve instead of $18
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Nurses say rules for illicit-drug use in hospitals won't work without enforcement

Nurses say rules for illicit-drug use in hospitals won't work without enforcement

While standardized rules form a task force are welcome, the rules in place now are not being enforced, says the president of the B.C. Nurses Union
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