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Vancouver real estate broker hit with $58,000 penalty for money laundering breaches

Vancouver real estate broker hit with $58,000 penalty for money laundering breaches

The broker was found to be in non-compliance of a number of regulations connected to money laundering and the Terrorist Financing Act.
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B.C. court rejects Lytton wildfire class action lawsuit

B.C. court rejects Lytton wildfire class action lawsuit

The B.C. Supreme Court refused to certify a class action lawsuit brought by residents of the Lytton, B.C., wildfire that burned most of the town's centre in 2021. The judge, however, left the door open for another try.
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British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome

British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome

VANCOUVER — A heat wave that is expected to last most of next week has prompted British Columbia's government to warn people to prepare for sweltering conditions, but a repeat of the deadly 2021 heat dome isn't being forecast.
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Rain delivers mixed results for Chapman Water System

Rain delivers mixed results for Chapman Water System

Rainfall measured at Chapman Lake on Aug 8 and 9 totalled 26 mm. That had “a positive impact” for the Chapman Water System according to Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) utility manager Shane Walkey in his Aug 10 water update.
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Why Ottawa's new rules for electricity mean little for B.C.

Why Ottawa's new rules for electricity mean little for B.C.

Provinces that still burn natural gas for power push back against new net-zero plan
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Ex-conservation officer who saved B.C. bear cubs loses another appeal

Ex-conservation officer who saved B.C. bear cubs loses another appeal

B.C. Court of Appeal confirms Bryce Casavant's settlement agreement holds water despite prior ruling his dismissal was flawed
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Letters: Rethink forestry practices that thin and dry out forests

Letters: Rethink forestry practices that thin and dry out forests

'The July 7 issue of the Whistler newspaper had an informative story regarding the negative impacts of their fire mitigation work. Comments were made by a member of the Whistler Naturalists and from an ecologist from the municipality’s Forest Advisory Committee who confirmed the current practices actually increase the fire risk.'
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Conair buys seven more Dash 8s to upgrade aerial firefighting fleet

Conair buys seven more Dash 8s to upgrade aerial firefighting fleet

Abbotsford company plans to convert planes to airtankers over next two years
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180-year-old violin stolen after performance in Kelowna

180-year-old violin stolen after performance in Kelowna

The valuable violin was thought to have been stolen Aug. 3, 2023, near the 700 Block of Wilson Ave. in Kelowna, B.C.
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Highest court refuses to hear appeal from B.C. churches opposed to COVID-19 ruling

Highest court refuses to hear appeal from B.C. churches opposed to COVID-19 ruling

The case stems from orders issued by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry during the second wave of the pandemic more than two years ago.
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