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BC Conservatives’ swift ascent stands in stark contrast to United’s 2023 stumbles, says polling

BC Conservatives’ swift ascent stands in stark contrast to United’s 2023 stumbles, says polling

The BC Conservatives should be seen as the clear winners among the opposition parties this year
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B.C. finally attracts more foreign visitors than it did pre-pandemic

B.C. finally attracts more foreign visitors than it did pre-pandemic

Foreign visitor count to Canada through B.C. was up 26.2 per cent in October.
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Canada faces green Christmas as El Nino follows warm summer, head climatologist says

Canada faces green Christmas as El Nino follows warm summer, head climatologist says

If you don't already have a white Christmas, the song is the only one you're likely to get, says Environment Canada's chief climatologist. "If you don't have snow now, you're not going to get it," said David Phillips.
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Man carrying vintage rifle triggers city-wide police response in Vancouver

Man carrying vintage rifle triggers city-wide police response in Vancouver

No children were at the school yet, just staff.
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As BC Ferries retires multiple ferries, conservationist raises concerns

As BC Ferries retires multiple ferries, conservationist raises concerns

Removing large vessels from the ocean is a “whole different world” in experience one expert says
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'Rare' human trafficking charges announced in B.C. after woman fled hotel in distress

'Rare' human trafficking charges announced in B.C. after woman fled hotel in distress

After a woman in medical distress sought help at a corner gas station in Langley, last March, police say they've uncovered a human trafficking operation with multiple victims.
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Dutch man who extorted Amanda Todd gets six years in jail

Dutch man who extorted Amanda Todd gets six years in jail

A Dutch court today said Aydin Coban will spend six more years in jail as a result of the Amanda Todd case.
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Rob Shaw: B.C.’s skyrocketing population presents daunting task for housing

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s skyrocketing population presents daunting task for housing

Record number of newcomers putting pressure on schools, hospitals and houses. B.C. is hoping Ottawa steps up to the plate.
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Rocky start to B.C. ski season sign of bleaker winters to come

Rocky start to B.C. ski season sign of bleaker winters to come

Christmas season is supposed to be one of ski resorts' most lucrative, but warm weather and little snow have forced several resorts to scale back operations or close entirely.
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North Vancouver cannabis shop fined $7K for selling to undercover minor

North Vancouver cannabis shop fined $7K for selling to undercover minor

The province has been using teenagers to carry out stings at liquor and cannabis stores
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