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Speed limiting devices to become mandatory on heavy B.C. commercial trucks

Speed limiting devices to become mandatory on heavy B.C. commercial trucks

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Transportation Ministry says commercial trucks above a certain weight will soon be required to be fitted with technology to limit how fast they travel on provincial roadways.
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Royal B.C. Museum reopens some exhibits in First Peoples Gallery

Royal B.C. Museum reopens some exhibits in First Peoples Gallery

The ceremonial house has been repainted for the first time since 1977 by family members, and two languages have been added to the Our Living Languages exhibit
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B.C. to ban some 'personal use' evictions, stop rent increases over new children

B.C. to ban some 'personal use' evictions, stop rent increases over new children

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is changing rental laws to stop bad-faith evictions, protect families who have had a child and help landlords with problematic tenants.
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Vancouver seeks Supreme Court of Canada to rule on quashed vacancy control bylaw

Vancouver seeks Supreme Court of Canada to rule on quashed vacancy control bylaw

The City of Vancouver contends its vacancy control bylaw is legal as it fills a gap in provincial legislation.
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B.C. records net loss of more than 8,600 in interprovincial migration in 2023

B.C. records net loss of more than 8,600 in interprovincial migration in 2023

British Columbia had more people moving out to other provinces in 2023 than those coming in the opposite direction for the first time in more than a decade, according to figures from Statistics Canada. The agency said B.C.
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B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province. B.C.
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North Saanich De Havilland plant expands as orders ramp up for firefighting planes

North Saanich De Havilland plant expands as orders ramp up for firefighting planes

The local employee count doubled to about 300 in recent months, says De Havilland Canada’s vice-president for corporate affairs
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Man sentenced to 18 months for voyeurism at Sooke pool changing room

Man sentenced to 18 months for voyeurism at Sooke pool changing room

Mark Istephan’s previous convictions include attempted kidnapping after he tried to pull a 13-year-old girl waiting at a bus stop into his vehicle
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Oak Bay residents bid farewell to iconic Beach Drive tree

Oak Bay residents bid farewell to iconic Beach Drive tree

The oak, which leans over the sidewalk on Beach Drive near Oak Bay Marina, will be removed on Wednesday, according to a notice posted by the district
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‘I don’t know what to do,’ Richmond business owner frustrated with shoplifting

‘I don’t know what to do,’ Richmond business owner frustrated with shoplifting

There have been 260 retail theft incidents reported in Richmond so far this year
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