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B.C. wildfire expert says rapid detection, action on fire starts key as climate warms

B.C. wildfire expert says rapid detection, action on fire starts key as climate warms

More should be spent on prevention and mitigation, including FireSmart initiatives, says wildfire researcher.
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London Drugs reopens all stores across Western Canada after cybersecurity shutdown

London Drugs reopens all stores across Western Canada after cybersecurity shutdown

RICHMOND, B.C. — London Drugs says it has reopened all its stores across Western Canada after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close last month. The Richmond, B.C.
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How Vancouver tech firm PhotoSat is enabling armchair prospecting

How Vancouver tech firm PhotoSat is enabling armchair prospecting

Data-backed alteration mineral maps allow exploration companies to refine searches
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Former B.C. banker pleads guilty to defrauding clients, potentially in the ballpark of $1M

Former B.C. banker pleads guilty to defrauding clients, potentially in the ballpark of $1M

Ex-RBC employee admits to defrauding clients over seven years.
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B.C. lawyer 'in shock' to proceed in misconduct hearing without lawyer

B.C. lawyer 'in shock' to proceed in misconduct hearing without lawyer

Leonard Marriott faces first of two citations from the Law Society of BC for alleged professional misconduct.
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Updated: With no floatel, what happens next with the LNG project in Squamish?

Updated: With no floatel, what happens next with the LNG project in Squamish?

Province says District and WLNG need to figure out what’s next; WLNG says it will continue to work with the District.
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No evidence Big Three acting as fibre wholesalers would hurt smaller providers: CRTC

No evidence Big Three acting as fibre wholesalers would hurt smaller providers: CRTC

The CRTC has denied a request by Bell Canada and some independent internet providers for an expedited decision that would prevent large carriers from using rivals' fibre networks to offer their services to customers.
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Intact launches wildfire damage protection pilot ahead of elevated-risk season

Intact launches wildfire damage protection pilot ahead of elevated-risk season

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says it has launched a pilot program to reduce wildfire damage to customers' homes in Western Canada as another season of elevated fire risk approaches.
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Ballard Power Systems Q1 loss grows from year ago, revenue up 9%

Ballard Power Systems Q1 loss grows from year ago, revenue up 9%

VANCOUVER — Ballard Power Systems saw its first-quarter loss deepen compared with a year ago as its revenue rose nine per cent. The Vancouver-based fuel cell maker, which keeps its books in U.S.
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Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs

Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is "exploring potential public viewing opportunities" for the Vancouver Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against Edmonton.
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