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B.C. courtroom closures continuing due to sheriff shortage

B.C. courtroom closures continuing due to sheriff shortage

31 courtrooms were closed in Abbotsford, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam and Surrey between Aug. 14 and Sept. 13.
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B.C. Sikh community seeks clarity on Canadian intelligence gathering

B.C. Sikh community seeks clarity on Canadian intelligence gathering

B.C. Sikh leaders are questioning the veracity of government efforts to address foreign interference by the government of India, in the wake of the murder of temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18.
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shíshálh Nation announces upcoming by-election

shíshálh Nation announces upcoming by-election

A nomination meeting is set for Oct. 4 and the ballots will be cast Nov. 18.
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Learn to live with wildfire smoke, British Columbians told

Learn to live with wildfire smoke, British Columbians told

Hotter temperatures, atmospheric rivers and their effects on health and communities are here to stay and must be planned for, UBCM conference hears.
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Good Birding: Introduction to the Tet: Part II

Good Birding: Introduction to the Tet: Part II

Recording species in the Mt. Steele area
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BC United unveils wildfire policy reforms, which involve incorporating local expertise

BC United unveils wildfire policy reforms, which involve incorporating local expertise

More frontline firefighting personnel, new fire suppression technology and an expanded a fleet of aircraft are part of the plan.
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How emergencies are costing SCRD dollars and staff health

How emergencies are costing SCRD dollars and staff health

On Sept. 14, Sunshine Coast Regional District directors heard how 10 emergency situations in three years stressed that local government’s finances and staff.
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Machine decision-making in B.C. government must be fair and transparent, conference hears

Machine decision-making in B.C. government must be fair and transparent, conference hears

BC Ombudsperson staff highlight fairness principles and fairness challenges to consider when developing artificial intelligence systems.
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Capturing the wild: Photographer's stunning encounter with grizzly sow and cubs

Capturing the wild: Photographer's stunning encounter with grizzly sow and cubs

Martin Davis, the man who captures both people and wildlife through his lens, shares the experience of an hour-long encounter with a grizzly sow and cubs in the Squamish-Lillooet region.
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How burnt out are Sunshine Coast teachers?: Survey

How burnt out are Sunshine Coast teachers?: Survey

New survey digs into teachers’ well-being and offers suggestions for improvement
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