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B.C. has some of the world's best train trips, report shows

B.C. has some of the world's best train trips, report shows

Rocky Mountaineer operates three B.C. train routes while VIA Rail's Canadian route between Vancouver and Toronto earned praise.
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Federal aid needed for refugee housing in Richmond, says councillor

Federal aid needed for refugee housing in Richmond, says councillor

The motion hopes to ease overcrowding at the Richmond emergency shelter in Ironwood.
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Why enthusiasm might be fading for B.C.'s housing initiatives

Why enthusiasm might be fading for B.C.'s housing initiatives

'The big housing news was in the last budget and the budget before that.'
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B.C. Premier Eby apologizes to Doukhobors, for wrongs that 'echoed for generations'

B.C. Premier Eby apologizes to Doukhobors, for wrongs that 'echoed for generations'

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has officially apologized in the Victoria legislature to members of the Doukhobor religious community, including children who were forcibly taken from their parents more than 70 years ago.
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Outrage over Pickton T-shirt, death threats cause cancellation of New West comedy show

Outrage over Pickton T-shirt, death threats cause cancellation of New West comedy show

In just 24 hours, more than 1,600 people signed an online petition calling for the cancellation of the Danger Cats' comedy show in New Westminster.
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B.C. First Nation sues federal government over ban on herring spawn fishery

B.C. First Nation sues federal government over ban on herring spawn fishery

The Heiltsuk Nation claims the federal fisheries minister's decision to close the commercial harvest of herring spawn-on-kelp in the nation's territory was an infringement of its Aboriginal rights.
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ABC Vancouver councillor withdraws request for $3,650 trip to Junos in Halifax

ABC Vancouver councillor withdraws request for $3,650 trip to Junos in Halifax

Mayor Ken Sim, political staffer still scheduled to attend Canada's annual music awards.
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‘I want to show people real Cambodian food’: Vancouver woman opening dream Khmer restaurant business in Richmond

‘I want to show people real Cambodian food’: Vancouver woman opening dream Khmer restaurant business in Richmond

The new Cambodian cuisine restaurant will operate out of a local commissary kitchen.
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Winter alert: Snow to fall for hours in Metro Vancouver, 'heavier periods' possible

Winter alert: Snow to fall for hours in Metro Vancouver, 'heavier periods' possible

Environment Canada provides an update on the wintry weather.
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Tech changes at Whistler Blackcomb to do away with gates and (most) physical passes

Tech changes at Whistler Blackcomb to do away with gates and (most) physical passes

The ski resort will make the changes for the 2024-25 season.
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