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B.C.'s climate change plan aims for changes by 2030 for consumers, industry

B.C.'s climate change plan aims for changes by 2030 for consumers, industry

VICTORIA — British Columbia has introduced a plan to reach its legislated target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 with initiatives like slashing the number of kilometres driven by 25 per cent compared with last year and boosting the carbon
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'There's just no money on the table': Restaurant owner on closing all three of his Vancouver locations

'There's just no money on the table': Restaurant owner on closing all three of his Vancouver locations

Though the restaurants faced neighbourhood crime, staffing woes, and soaring cost increases, it was the pandemic that changed everything.
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Powerful storm hits B.C. south coast, thousands without power, ferries cancelled

Powerful storm hits B.C. south coast, thousands without power, ferries cancelled

VANCOUVER — Wind warnings and special weather statements remain posted for Vancouver Island and British Columbia's inner south coast, even as the region appeared to have dodged significant damage from a powerful storm.
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RCMP say charges laid after two people were found dead in Crofton, B.C.

RCMP say charges laid after two people were found dead in Crofton, B.C.

DUNCAN, B.C. — The RCMP say second-degree murder charges have been laid against a man for the deaths of two people in the Vancouver Island community of Crofton. They say 33-year-old Justin Dodd was arrested early Saturday morning without incident.
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Vancouver woman goes for the Extra, wins $500,000

Vancouver woman goes for the Extra, wins $500,000

At first she thought she'd won $15,000
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Access to YVR airport expected to be blocked by protest Monday afternoon

Access to YVR airport expected to be blocked by protest Monday afternoon

Extinction Rebellion is on its ninth consecutive day of a two-week climate protest
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Osteoporosis drug consultation kept quiet by Victoria: doctor

Osteoporosis drug consultation kept quiet by Victoria: doctor

Ministry says multiple forms of notice given for consultations
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Stormy weather packing high winds forecast for Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver

Stormy weather packing high winds forecast for Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries has cancelled nearly two dozen sailings on Monday due to a forecast calling for high winds that are expected to batter swaths of Vancouver Island and the western part of Metro Vancouver. Cancellations will start at 5:15 a.m.
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‘Receding before our eyes:’ Island glaciers likely to be all gone by mid-century

‘Receding before our eyes:’ Island glaciers likely to be all gone by mid-century

Vancouver Island’s glaciers are disappearing — and fast.
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BC Ferries cancels trips to Island Monday morning as storm expected

BC Ferries cancels trips to Island Monday morning as storm expected

It comes in advance of 'extreme weather'
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