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Sailings to Tsawwassen reduced as Coastal Celebration sidelined for repairs

Sailings to Tsawwassen reduced as Coastal Celebration sidelined for repairs

Four daily round-trips between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen will be cancelled until the ferry returns to service, likely at the end of next week
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Men the majority of drowning victims: B.C. coroner

Men the majority of drowning victims: B.C. coroner

Data from the B.C. Coroners Service also revealed alcohol or drugs — or a combination — played a contributing factor in 22 of the drownings
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B.C. teacher who allegedly told students to 'shut up' reprimanded for demeaning child

B.C. teacher who allegedly told students to 'shut up' reprimanded for demeaning child

Elaine Joy Fraser will have to complete the 'Creating a Positive Learning Environment' course through the Justice Institute of BC by March 31, 2024.
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Union rescinds 72-hour B.C. port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

Union rescinds 72-hour B.C. port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

VANCOUVER — The labour dispute at British Columbia ports is receiving a federal reaction previously used for events including the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, blockades associated with the Freedom Convoy, and the short-lived rebellion in Russia la
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North Shore has the 2nd most expensive groceries in B.C., study finds

North Shore has the 2nd most expensive groceries in B.C., study finds

A UBC food economist tells us why the price of food has risen so fast.
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Gibsons council discusses not issuing more STR permits until review

Gibsons council discusses not issuing more STR permits until review

Four more rental guest accommodations were approved at the July 18 committee meeting 
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B.C.-wide Amber Alert issued for Surrey girl and boy

B.C.-wide Amber Alert issued for Surrey girl and boy

If you see them, do not approach and call 911.
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B.C. government lawyers sue province over forced unionization

B.C. government lawyers sue province over forced unionization

Lawyers who write laws and advise politicians allege the NDP government has violated their constitutional right to a union of their own choosing.
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B.C. homeowners are 'staying the course' on mortgage payments

B.C. homeowners are 'staying the course' on mortgage payments

Mortgage delinquencies remain low but some anecdotal evidence shows cracks in financial resilience.
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As the planet warms, scientists worry that cases of infectious diseases could spike

As the planet warms, scientists worry that cases of infectious diseases could spike

People around the world are living longer, healthier lives than they were just half a century ago. Climate change threatens to undo that progress.
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