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Murder charge laid against 26-year-old B.C. man

Murder charge laid against 26-year-old B.C. man

A Maple Ridge man has been charged with second-degree murder.
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Letter: Tidewater expertise needed

Letter: Tidewater expertise needed

'When the DMP finalizes the requirements for bodies of fresh water, I am sure Minister Cullen will have had more first-hand experience and I don’t believe the well-being of eelgrass will be a concern.'
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From reclaimed wood to straw clay: Sustainable building practices highlighted in Lower Gibsons home

From reclaimed wood to straw clay: Sustainable building practices highlighted in Lower Gibsons home

How a small family home in Lower Gibsons is being built with natural materials
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Hospital Employees' Union hears 'pushback' to return of unvaccinated workers

Hospital Employees' Union hears 'pushback' to return of unvaccinated workers

B.C. was one of the last jurisdictions in the world to drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers.
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Crews face tree danger from high winds as B.C. wildfires abate due to precipitation

Crews face tree danger from high winds as B.C. wildfires abate due to precipitation

The number of active blazes in the province has fallen to around 311, continuing a downward trend from Friday.
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Sechelt crime: Solutions have to ‘start with housing’

Sechelt crime: Solutions have to ‘start with housing’

What started out as a single story about some residents concerned with what they see as an increase in crime in Sechelt, quickly became a three-part, then four-part series to ensure as many voices were heard from as possible.
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BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion

BC Hydro begins filling reservoir as Site C dam megaproject nears completion

It will take up to four months to fill the 83-kilometre-long reservoir, which will cover about 5,550 hectares of land, BC Hydro says.
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Rockwood Lecture: Festival keynote frames answers to housing scarcity

Rockwood Lecture: Festival keynote frames answers to housing scarcity

CBC Victoria radio host Gregor Craigie shares insights from his latest book, 'Our Crumbling Foundation: How We Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis'
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Kicking for a cause: Puckin' Coasters host kickball tournament

Kicking for a cause: Puckin' Coasters host kickball tournament

A Canucks Autism Network fundraiser hosted by the Puckin’ Coasters had 35 athletes come out for kickball! After an exciting morning of discovering how softball, soccer and dodgeball skills influence kickball, the teams were ready for the finals. 
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Sunshine Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students bring home medals

Sunshine Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students bring home medals

Tidal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students came home from the Premier Grappling tournament in Burnaby at BCIT on Aug. 10 with six gold, seven silver and four bronze medals. Not only did the kids do well, but Tidal won best academy overall.
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