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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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Sechelt man identified as victim in Halfmoon Bay shooting

Sechelt man identified as victim in Halfmoon Bay shooting

A 56-year-old man died from gunshot wounds on June 22, according to the RCMP's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. Two suspects are in custody.
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B.C. expansion of pharmacists' scope leads to many questions

B.C. expansion of pharmacists' scope leads to many questions

Earlier this month, pharmacists in B.C. were given expanded powers to treat a variety of common ailments.
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Letters: Land management planning urgently needed on the Coast

Letters: Land management planning urgently needed on the Coast

'To successfully accomplish this, all local stakeholders both professional and volunteers along with us everyday folks from one end of the spectrum to the other need to come together, leaving their personal agendas at the door, working collaboratively for what is truly best for everyone and everything on the Coast over the next 20 to 25 years.'
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Beachcombers star plays tour guide to podcaster who travelled from Ottawa

Beachcombers star plays tour guide to podcaster who travelled from Ottawa

The Beachcombers TV show continues to attract new fans — even three decades after its last episode aired on CBC Television.
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