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B.C. man fined $15K for illegally killing grizzly bear sow and cub

B.C. man fined $15K for illegally killing grizzly bear sow and cub

He was also issued a 10-year hunting ban.
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'Too hot': Home energy use a topic many B.C. couples bicker about

'Too hot': Home energy use a topic many B.C. couples bicker about

Leaving the TV on. Running the dishwasher or washing machine when only half full. These are just some of the things B.C. couples argue about when it comes to energy use in their home, suggests a new BC Hydro survey.
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Canadians among the worst drivers in the world, study shows

Canadians among the worst drivers in the world, study shows

Canadians aren't as bad as Americans, according to the study.
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Saanich police arrest driver with fake police lights on car

Saanich police arrest driver with fake police lights on car

The driver could face charges for impersonating a peace officer, possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and breaching a firearms prohibition.
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BC SPCA offering 50% off adoption fees

BC SPCA offering 50% off adoption fees

"We have so many amazing animals in our care who are just waiting for a family to call their own."
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Canadian profs have never been older. Are B.C. schools ready for a retirement wave?

Canadian profs have never been older. Are B.C. schools ready for a retirement wave?

Almost 30 per cent of full-time university teachers are between 55 and 64 years old, according to new Statistics Canada data.
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Woman alleges receiving massive fentanyl dose at B.C. hospital

Woman alleges receiving massive fentanyl dose at B.C. hospital

A B.C. woman is alleging a fentanyl dose given to her by hospital staff was 200 times the normal amount.
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B.C. adds 8K jobs in January despite heavy losses in tech

B.C. adds 8K jobs in January despite heavy losses in tech

Tech sector losses stack up amid global layoffs
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Vancouver Island farm mourns runaway pig that found a home at sanctuary

Vancouver Island farm mourns runaway pig that found a home at sanctuary

A veterinarian was called Jan. 27 after it was discovered that Theo’s back legs had failed, the result of his massive size.
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Opinion: As we fight to protect species on the brink of extinction, let's not forget the familiar ones

Opinion: As we fight to protect species on the brink of extinction, let's not forget the familiar ones

To guard against extinction, we must advocate for common species.
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