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New stamp honours Canada's 'workhorse in the air'

New stamp honours Canada's 'workhorse in the air'

A Canada Post stamp commemorating the Beaver — renowned as a bush plane and named one of Canada’s top engineering achievements of the 20th century — was unveiled at the Viking Air hangar
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Opinion: Our moon has been slowly drifting away from Earth over the past 2.5 billion years

Opinion: Our moon has been slowly drifting away from Earth over the past 2.5 billion years

Scientists have uncovered the long-term history of our receding moon. And it’s not from studying the moon itself, but from reading signals in ancient layers of rock on Earth.
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Opinion: Despite its long history of wildfires, Canada still doesn't know how to live with them

Opinion: Despite its long history of wildfires, Canada still doesn't know how to live with them

The wildfires of the past were as fierce, deadly and eerily similar to the ones we have today. And we have yet to learn to live with them.
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Costs eroding small-business bottom lines in B.C.

Costs eroding small-business bottom lines in B.C.

Inflation’s rate of growth has more than doubled over the past year
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B.C.'s COVID-19 ICU count hits 14-month low

B.C.'s COVID-19 ICU count hits 14-month low

Of 365 people with COVID-19 in hospitals, 19 are in ICU
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West Van teen, mom who saved toddler's life with CPR honoured

West Van teen, mom who saved toddler's life with CPR honoured

"It was the scariest moment of my life," said Siera Estrand, 15. She was just 13 when pulled her little brother from a pool and used CPR to save him.
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'Did you see that?': B.C. onlookers dazzled by streaking meteor

'Did you see that?': B.C. onlookers dazzled by streaking meteor

One British Columbian thought it was someone shining a bright flashlight. "Got me out of bed."
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Drought, lack of rain means BC Hydro must adapt power generation

Drought, lack of rain means BC Hydro must adapt power generation

There's no concern with BC Hydro being able to continue to deliver power through the drought, says a new report.
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Opinion: Hockey Canada's problems show that the government needs to regulate sport in Canada

Opinion: Hockey Canada's problems show that the government needs to regulate sport in Canada

Hockey Canada’s mishandling of sexual assault allegations is symbolic of the lack of accountability in sporting bodies. The government must rebuild trust in sports with proper oversight.
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'We really want answers': B.C. family issues pleas to help find out where their girl's missing uncle went

'We really want answers': B.C. family issues pleas to help find out where their girl's missing uncle went

It's been one month since a Penticton resident was last seen by his family, having suddenly stopped all communication with his relatives and his two closest friends: His young nieces.
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