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El Niño brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network

El Niño brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network

El Niño is associated with warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures in the tropical region of the Pacific Ocean to the west of South America, which affects the global jet stream pattern.
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Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll

Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll

Nearly two-thirds of respondents said the volume of newcomers is also adding pressure to the country's education systems.
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Proposed SCRD water rate increases unquestioned at Pender systems' info session

Proposed SCRD water rate increases unquestioned at Pender systems' info session

Only one attendee expressed concerns that continued rate increases could make the cost of water 'untenable' for residential customers. 
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B.C. bug bake off — a gimmick or a glimpse into the future of food?

B.C. bug bake off — a gimmick or a glimpse into the future of food?

From beef tacos wrapped in cricket flour-laced tortillas to mealworm ginger sugar cookies, a panel of judges had their work cut out for them at the Great UBC Bug Bake Off.
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Sunshine Coast's new long-term care centre to open in January

Sunshine Coast's new long-term care centre to open in January

Vancouver Coastal Health gives insight to the new Silverstone facility
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B.C. holiday parties being scaled back this year due to impact of inflation, interest rates

B.C. holiday parties being scaled back this year due to impact of inflation, interest rates

'A lot of people are being very conservative and reflective of how they’re spending money.'
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Why widespread EV adoption in B.C. will take time

Why widespread EV adoption in B.C. will take time

Province's timeline for phasing out selling new gas-powered car could make available vehicles scarce, and hike prices
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What we learned in Sechelt's first round of budget talks

What we learned in Sechelt's first round of budget talks

As Sechelt council members entered their first round of budget discussions last week, a 9.17 per cent tax increase for next year was on the table. 
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Watch: Frolicking orcas filmed from picture-perfect vantage point

Watch: Frolicking orcas filmed from picture-perfect vantage point

A B.C. man was treated to a show while on one of his nature walks.
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Letter: Return the Mason Road waste bin and doggy bag dispenser

Letter: Return the Mason Road waste bin and doggy bag dispenser

'The waste bin and doggy bag dispenser located at the bottom of Mason Road have recently been removed by the local authorities. The rationale for this apparently is that people have on occasion filled the bin with household garbage. And so, the answer is to remove the bin altogether? This seems to me like a boneheaded decision.'
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