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David Eby resists early vote in B.C. despite big byelection wins for NDP

David Eby resists early vote in B.C. despite big byelection wins for NDP

There will not be an early provincial election in British Columbia despite resounding victories for New Democrat Party candidates in a pair of byelections over the weekend, Premier David Eby said on Monday.
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First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

CHILLIWACK, B.C.
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B.C. funds new animal shelters with pet breeder laws further delayed

B.C. funds new animal shelters with pet breeder laws further delayed

Four replacement animal shelters will help address a deficit of care for abandoned and abused pets, said Premier David Eby.
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B.C. shells out $12M for four new animal shelters across province as demand rises

B.C. shells out $12M for four new animal shelters across province as demand rises

B.C. Premier David Eby hung out with some dogs while announcing $12 million in funding toward the construction of four new SPCA facilities.
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Canada's wildfire season just became the worst ever recorded

Canada's wildfire season just became the worst ever recorded

So far this year, wildfires in Canada have burned an area more than double the size of Vancouver Island. The record comes just as the core season begins.
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Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

VANCOUVER — A coalition of eight advocacy groups is decrying Canada's "devastating" drug policy that advocates say is doing more harm than good in the country's fight against the illicit drug overdose crisis.
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Sunshine Coast FAC meeting raises concerns new and old

Sunshine Coast FAC meeting raises concerns new and old

The June 17 meeting at Seaside Centre was followed up by a public drop-in session 
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PetroCanada issues may be 'tip of the iceberg' after Suncor cybersecurity incident

PetroCanada issues may be 'tip of the iceberg' after Suncor cybersecurity incident

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. falling victim to a cyberattack may be the most significant cybersecurity breach of an oil and gas company thus far in Canadian history, experts say.
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B.C. homebuyers facing down payment pressure: Royal LePage

B.C. homebuyers facing down payment pressure: Royal LePage

Buyers getting financial assistance from family, looking at more affordable neighbourhoods
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Letters: Indeed, we need to be staying out of the woods

Letters: Indeed, we need to be staying out of the woods

'I spent years in logging camps on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the ‘60s.  When summer dry season hit, and the government and meteorological reports went out, we left the woods. Period.'
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