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City hall won’t comment on costs of hosting 2026 World Cup matches in Vancouver

City hall won’t comment on costs of hosting 2026 World Cup matches in Vancouver

Toronto pegs price tag of hosting five games of international soccer tournament at $290 million.
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Trudeau in Vancouver: PM pledges to lower emissions 40% by 2030

Trudeau in Vancouver: PM pledges to lower emissions 40% by 2030

Trudeau attending Globe Forum as part of multi-day trip to B.C.
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UBCO study shows Indigenous-led conservation effort working

UBCO study shows Indigenous-led conservation effort working

Caribou numbers are declining except for one herd known as the Klinse-Za in central B.C.
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B.C.’s largest fossil fuel subsidy cost the province more than $1 billion last year

B.C.’s largest fossil fuel subsidy cost the province more than $1 billion last year

The Deep Well Royalty Credit program is part of B.C.’s oil and gas royalty program, which is now undergoing a review.
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Man who killed woman, injured her sister guilty of impaired driving causing death

Man who killed woman, injured her sister guilty of impaired driving causing death

Anthony Thomas, 29, was behind the wheel of a brand new Jeep when he struck and killed Kim Ward and caused serious injury to her sister Tracey Ward in August 2018.
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Amendments introduced to pave way for real estate cooling-off period

Amendments introduced to pave way for real estate cooling-off period

The province introduced amendments to the Property Law Act on Monday with the aim of bringing in a cooling-off period this spring to protect home buyers, although there is no hint as to how long it will be.
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B.C. motel killer released from prison despite 'high risk' to reoffend

B.C. motel killer released from prison despite 'high risk' to reoffend

The man was sentenced in 2018 to five years and eight months behind bars following a manslaughter conviction.
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Tahltan First Nation sends custom-made gifts to Big Brother Canada contestant

Tahltan First Nation sends custom-made gifts to Big Brother Canada contestant

‘We wanted him to know that he’s loved and we’re watching and rooting for him,” said Tahltan band Chief Carmen McPhee.
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Man charged with attempted murder after officer in Kelowna, B.C., was stabbed

Man charged with attempted murder after officer in Kelowna, B.C., was stabbed

KELOWNA, B.C. — A 39-year-old man faces numerous charges, including attempted murder, for allegations he stabbed an RCMP officer from Kelowna, B.C.
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No new health-care facility outbreaks declared in B.C.

No new health-care facility outbreaks declared in B.C.

VICTORIA — Six more people have died of COVID-19 in British Columbia, bringing the death toll to 2,989 since the pandemic began.
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