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Richmond landlord successfully appeals $50K fine for evicting tenants

Richmond landlord successfully appeals $50K fine for evicting tenants

The case has been sent back to the Residential Tenancy Branch to be redetermined.
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Deadline for search and rescue groups to register with province extended to Feb. 15

Deadline for search and rescue groups to register with province extended to Feb. 15

Dec. 1 was the initial registration deadline set by the Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) agency and that was extended to Dec. 15. On Friday, the Feb. 15 extension was announced.
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University of Northern B.C. to offer bachelor's degree in Nisga'a language

University of Northern B.C. to offer bachelor's degree in Nisga'a language

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A new bachelor of arts degree in Nisga'a language fluency will be offered starting next September at the University of Northern British Columbia.
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Pregnant unhoused resident grateful for supportive housing

Pregnant unhoused resident grateful for supportive housing

Candice Prince and her partner have moved from Moccasin Flats to the Knight's Inn
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Qualicum First Nation reconstructs 'sleeping' language

Qualicum First Nation reconstructs 'sleeping' language

The last native speaker of pentl’ach died 80 years ago, and the language was considered "sleeping." There are now two semi-speakers of the language and about 20 people learning.
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'From Lumby to France:' Former B.C. residents featured on House Hunters International

'From Lumby to France:' Former B.C. residents featured on House Hunters International

​​​​​​​Kayley Letendre and her family will be featured on a special Christmas episode of the HGTV show House Hunters International
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Man rescued by coast guard near ferry terminal

Man rescued by coast guard near ferry terminal

Trying to retrieve boat, man gets into trouble in frigid waters
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Northern B.C. man fined $10,000 for illegal moose hunting

Northern B.C. man fined $10,000 for illegal moose hunting

The man in question, Rory Friesen, was sentenced on Nov. 29 in Dawson Creek court and given a forfeiture order for the animal killed.
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B.C. transfer station 'intentionally' set ablaze after attempted break-in, city says

B.C. transfer station 'intentionally' set ablaze after attempted break-in, city says

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Officials in Cranbrook, B.C., say the city's transfer station for garbage and recycling was "intentionally" set ablaze by someone who tried to break into the facility overnight.
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West Van teacher who pioneered digital literacy education receives Prime Minister's teaching award

West Van teacher who pioneered digital literacy education receives Prime Minister's teaching award

Cari Wilson says schools are key to helping students navigate the online world
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