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Bear tears through B.C. shed, rips freezer lid to get to garbage

Bear tears through B.C. shed, rips freezer lid to get to garbage

Bears terrorize B.C. family, tearing open sheds and freezers multiple times over a the past year.
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Man accused of defrauding international students in Canada faces criminal charges in B.C.

Man accused of defrauding international students in Canada faces criminal charges in B.C.

The man allegedly providing fraudulent college admissions letters to international students in a scam that may have hit hundreds of people.
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Fifteen of 22 Chinese consulate officials in Vancouver replaced over past two years

Fifteen of 22 Chinese consulate officials in Vancouver replaced over past two years

Compared to other diplomatic offices in the city, China has a relatively high number of officials representing government in Vancouver
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Gumboot Nation: What happened to bicycle bells?

Gumboot Nation: What happened to bicycle bells?

Also, get stoked for the weekend’s Creek Daze and water conservation tips wanted
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Opinion: Housing is a direct federal responsibility, contrary to what Trudeau said. Here’s how his government can do better

Opinion: Housing is a direct federal responsibility, contrary to what Trudeau said. Here’s how his government can do better

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s comments about housing not being the primary responsibility of the federal government miss the mark.
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Obituary: Myrtle J. Braun

Obituary: Myrtle J. Braun

'Myrtle will be dearly missed and will be lovingly remembered by her family, friends and all who knew her.'
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Botched contract to breed Pippa the Labradoodle leads to $2,000 in damages

Botched contract to breed Pippa the Labradoodle leads to $2,000 in damages

A BC Civil Resolution decision found the woman was owed half the price of a $4,000 Labradoodle puppy.
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Obituary: Jette Waterston

Obituary: Jette Waterston

'Jette happily married Roderick Waterston in 1980, and she and Roddy became expert cruisers as they explored the world together. Jette was an accomplished cook and could always be relied upon for a delicious meal.'
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Cases against 146 Fairy Creek logging protesters are dropped after high court ruling

Cases against 146 Fairy Creek logging protesters are dropped after high court ruling

The decision came after Canada’s highest court refused to hear an appeal against the acquittal of a demonstrator who had been cleared of criminal contempt.
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Opinion: If online giants won’t follow the rules, maybe government should nationalize them

Opinion: If online giants won’t follow the rules, maybe government should nationalize them

If a company in a monopoly power position plays games with the public interest like this, potentially risking human lives to earn their undeserved billions, well the public has every right to do something about it. 
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