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Trees not endangered species in B.C., expert says

Trees not endangered species in B.C., expert says

"We have lots of forest, it’s just the forest we’re operating in for timber harvesting has become a lot less," forestry expert David Elstone says.
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Union for RCMP 911 operators calls for recruitment plan to address staff shortages

Union for RCMP 911 operators calls for recruitment plan to address staff shortages

"Police are not moving until one of us answers that call," says CUPE Local 104 president Kathleen Hippern
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Kirk LaPointe: Fixing Vancouver’s problems not as easy as ABC for new council

Kirk LaPointe: Fixing Vancouver’s problems not as easy as ABC for new council

In the last two weeks, there were finally signals that the themes of the party's election campaign were aligning with the tactics of the council
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Mario Canseco: The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

Mario Canseco: The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

The change recommends disallowing the publication of polls that reflect how political parties are faring in the two weeks leading up to a provincial vote
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B.C. couple loses family fight to get Denae the dog back

B.C. couple loses family fight to get Denae the dog back

In a recent decision, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled a dog was not given up temporarily.
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MP Patrick Weiler on how the federal budget may affect Coasters

MP Patrick Weiler on how the federal budget may affect Coasters

The West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country representative shared his thoughts on plans for 2023
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Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Politicians and city planners at a Union of BC Municipalities housing conference this month heard of some tools needed to counter the presence of persistent speculation in the housing market.
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B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

Thomas Eleizegui said the car wash gave him a prompt to back up — so he did, striking the vehicle behind him.
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How ancient humans cared for their pets

How ancient humans cared for their pets

When you think of pets, maybe a picture of a faithful and friendly golden retriever comes to mind, or a soft, purring kitty that curls up beside you on the couch.
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Festival of the Performing Arts unites budding artists, accomplished adjudicators

Festival of the Performing Arts unites budding artists, accomplished adjudicators

The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts will include more than 200 distinct performances, including the return of a category introduced last year that highlights music written by Indigenous composers. 
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