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Update: no injuries reported in fire north of Richmond Nature Park

Update: no injuries reported in fire north of Richmond Nature Park

The cause has yet to be determined.
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Mario Canseco: The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

Mario Canseco: The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

The change recommends disallowing the publication of polls that reflect how political parties are faring in the two weeks leading up to a provincial vote
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One year later: Inside the Vancouver single-room occupancy hotel fire that killed two and displaced hundreds

One year later: Inside the Vancouver single-room occupancy hotel fire that killed two and displaced hundreds

FOI records reveal communications around the fire at Winters Hotel – the worst of the 223 fires at SRO hotels in Vancouver last year – that occurred one year ago today, on April 11, 2022
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B.C. couple loses family fight to get Denae the dog back

B.C. couple loses family fight to get Denae the dog back

In a recent decision, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled a dog was not given up temporarily.
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Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Politicians and city planners at a Union of BC Municipalities housing conference this month heard of some tools needed to counter the presence of persistent speculation in the housing market.
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B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

Thomas Eleizegui said the car wash gave him a prompt to back up — so he did, striking the vehicle behind him.
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Richmond’s Rose’s Angels shines light on local non-profits once again

Richmond’s Rose’s Angels shines light on local non-profits once again

Thirteen local non-profits benefited from the Rose’s Angels this year.
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How ancient humans cared for their pets

How ancient humans cared for their pets

When you think of pets, maybe a picture of a faithful and friendly golden retriever comes to mind, or a soft, purring kitty that curls up beside you on the couch.
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B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Liberal Party will officially become known as BC United on Wednesday, a move the party says gives voters 18 months to become familiar with the new name before the 2024 fixed election date.
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Canada’s largest landlord endorses Eby's $500M rental-buy plan

Canada’s largest landlord endorses Eby's $500M rental-buy plan

Canada’s largest landlord offers to sell hundreds of its older “affordable” units to the B.C. government and non-profits
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