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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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Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

OTTAWA — A new Statistics Canada report has found that homicides of Indigenous women and girls are less likely to result in the most serious murder charges than cases in which victims were non-Indigenous.
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‘That was crazy’: Boater captures rare video of orcas up close in B.C. waters

‘That was crazy’: Boater captures rare video of orcas up close in B.C. waters

Off-duty eco-tour guide Jacob Alexander amazed by rare whale encounter near West Vancouver.
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Talaysay Tours app tells Indigenous history of Stanley Park

Talaysay Tours app tells Indigenous history of Stanley Park

App aims to honour oral storytelling with the help of modern technology
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Downtown Sechelt businesses look to address increased crime

Downtown Sechelt businesses look to address increased crime

About 50 downtown Sechelt business people attended a Sept. 26 event in search of help amid losses they attribute to an increase in the area’s un-housed and addicted population.
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