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Proposed Sunnycrest Motel redevelopment to receive permits

Proposed Sunnycrest Motel redevelopment to receive permits

Gibsons council voiced support for a seven-storey apartment at 835 Gibsons Way
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Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Drugs such as Ozempic pose gastrointestinal risks for weight-loss seekers, according to a team of researchers from the University of B.C.
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British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

Public feedback on the NDP government’s draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework remains open until Oct. 6
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More high-seas surveys needed to understand what's happening with Pacific salmon stocks: fisheries scientist

More high-seas surveys needed to understand what's happening with Pacific salmon stocks: fisheries scientist

Massive changes in the Pacific Ocean’s ecosystem are affecting salmon in ways never seen before
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Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Disinformation undermines confidence in the legitimacy of democratic institutions, senior governments told.
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9 dogs, 2 cats seized from B.C. individual with history of animal cruelty

9 dogs, 2 cats seized from B.C. individual with history of animal cruelty

The SPCA said all the animals on site, including nine dogs and two cats, were living near piles of rotting flesh from deer and elk and did not have access to adequate shelter.
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British Columbia logged a fifth more old-growth forests than reported

British Columbia logged a fifth more old-growth forests than reported

In 2021, old-growth logging was 19% higher than originally claimed by the Ministry of Forests, when it said logging rates had hit 'record lows.'
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Water use restrictions end for all but SCRD's South Pender and Eastbourne users

Water use restrictions end for all but SCRD's South Pender and Eastbourne users

Effective immediately, there are no water conservation regulations in effect for the SCRD's Chapman, Egmont, Cove Cay, North Pender Harbour, Langdale Soames Point and Granthams Landing Water Systems.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of baby sleepers due to 'choking and strangulation hazards'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of baby sleepers due to 'choking and strangulation hazards'

Walmart says 216,595 affected sleepers were sold across Canada.
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Residential trash burned, mature trees poached near Roberts Creek properties

Residential trash burned, mature trees poached near Roberts Creek properties

Locals alarmed as large amounts of garbage dumped and burned in surrounding forest
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