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Canadian airline must pay B.C. passenger $2,400 for boarding denial

Canadian airline must pay B.C. passenger $2,400 for boarding denial

"Flair did overbook flight F8223 and . . . Mr. Younus was denied boarding as a result."
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Meteorites found in Canada cannot be removed from the country without permit

Meteorites found in Canada cannot be removed from the country without permit

Catch a falling star if you can, and by all means put it in your pocket, but don't try to cross international borders with it lest you run afoul of a little-known Canadian law.
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Photos: Second annual Salmon Release Festival makes a splash

Photos: Second annual Salmon Release Festival makes a splash

The second annual Salmon Release Festival drew many to Chapman Creek Hatchery. Thousands of coho salmon were released into nature by the bucketfull, as families enjoyed a variety of activities on May 20.
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Opinion: We need to prepare for the public safety hazards posed by AI

Opinion: We need to prepare for the public safety hazards posed by AI

Emergency management plans need to address the growing risks emerging from increasing applications of artificial intelligence.
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'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

OTTAWA — Dean Gladue says he never experienced racism until joining the RCMP. The 26-year veteran began his career with the force in 1989 as special constable, a role assigned to police First Nations reserves.
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As a former child in 'care,' hip-hop artist brings message of visibility to the legislature

As a former child in 'care,' hip-hop artist brings message of visibility to the legislature

Bryant Doradea — an advocate, rapper, and spoken word artist — performed his 'Foster Kid Survival Guide' for ministers last week.
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B.C. to tackle the deadliest workplace killer

B.C. to tackle the deadliest workplace killer

Worker advocates are applauding the move to reduce deaths from asbestos.
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Art Beat: Recital Society sings musicians’ praises

Art Beat: Recital Society sings musicians’ praises

The 2023 Coast Recital Society scholarships were recently awarded to 23 local students to help further their study of classical music.
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Opinion: As we fight the Alberta and B.C. wildfires, we must also plan for future disasters

Opinion: As we fight the Alberta and B.C. wildfires, we must also plan for future disasters

High-risk, high-uncertainty events like earthquakes tend to fall out of view when we are occupied with more predictable seasonal events like wildfires, which have very visible effects on our lives.
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Damage to luxury handbag costs B.C. woman $1,468

Damage to luxury handbag costs B.C. woman $1,468

A woman borrowed her friend's luxury chain wallet handbag to go to Dubai.
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