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B.C.'s $10-million plastics fund aims to spur business to cut pollution, says Heyman

B.C.'s $10-million plastics fund aims to spur business to cut pollution, says Heyman

DELTA, B.C. — British Columbia is increasing funding incentives for businesses to $10 million to develop products to reduce plastic pollution.
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Hootsuite laying off hundreds of workers in latest blow to B.C. tech sector

Hootsuite laying off hundreds of workers in latest blow to B.C. tech sector

Expert says more job cuts coming to B.C. tech sector through to end of the year
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Decarbonization drives new export markets for B.C.

Decarbonization drives new export markets for B.C.

LNG, wood pellets, critical minerals, ammonia exports driven by climate change policies
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Maples around Vancouver Island have a silvery tinge this summer. Here's why.

Maples around Vancouver Island have a silvery tinge this summer. Here's why.

The change looks alarming, but it’s not cause for concern in the long term, says registered professional botanist.
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'I have had to fight': This Downtown Eastside artist has a powerful message about mental health

'I have had to fight': This Downtown Eastside artist has a powerful message about mental health

Warning: This story discusses suicide and a graphic depiction of a struggle with mental health.
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Vernon, B.C., New Democrat MLA to face recall petition over health-care issues

Vernon, B.C., New Democrat MLA to face recall petition over health-care issues

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government's handling of the health-care file has prompted a Vernon, B.C., resident to launch a recall campaign against her local New Democrat member of the legislature.
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Daughters of missing Victoria man heading to Spain to try to find him

Daughters of missing Victoria man heading to Spain to try to find him

Victoria police issued appeals to help find Scott Graham in English and Spanish on Monday. Officers here have been working with Spanish police to support their missing-person investigation.
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Man faces three charges, including aggravated assault, after Vancouver machete attack

Man faces three charges, including aggravated assault, after Vancouver machete attack

VANCOUVER — Charges have been laid against a man accused of attacking several people with a machete in downtown Vancouver.
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Everything you need to know about the new route connecting Vancouver to a top B.C. destination

Everything you need to know about the new route connecting Vancouver to a top B.C. destination

This B.C. gem is one of only two cities in the world located between two lakes.
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Victoria police appeal for information about local man last seen in Madrid, Spain

Victoria police appeal for information about local man last seen in Madrid, Spain

VICTORIA — A British Columbia man is missing in Spain and police in Victoria are working with Spanish investigators to find him.
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