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B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government will invest billions of dollars to ease a housing "crisis that is touching people in every corner of the province," Premier David Eby said.
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‘We stand against hate’: B.C. politicians condemn violence against drag performers

‘We stand against hate’: B.C. politicians condemn violence against drag performers

"It seems so ridiculous that anyone would have a problem with that," said Vancouver West-End MLA Spencer Chandra-Herbert, who brought forward a motion to support the performers and condemn violence against them.
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NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon

NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon

HOUSTON — A square-jawed fighter pilot from southwestern Ontario donned the mantle of Canada's newest space hero Monday as his country joined the United States in a bid to usher in a new era of daring global adventures beyond the moon and the stars.
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This jaw-dropping spot is known as the 'Little Hawaii' of B.C. These pictures show why

This jaw-dropping spot is known as the 'Little Hawaii' of B.C. These pictures show why

While it doesn't have palm trees, the aquamarine waters are perfect for a summer splash.
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Richmond under Construction: Tower rising at Richmond Centre

Richmond under Construction: Tower rising at Richmond Centre

Twelve residential towers are planned at the south end of Richmond Centre.
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Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

OTTAWA — The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children's pain — particularly for those who can't communicate when they're hurt.
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Council this week: Coastal marine management, affordable housing, poverty reduction

Council this week: Coastal marine management, affordable housing, poverty reduction

General purposes, finance and planning committee meeting are taking place this week.
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'Insane amounts of hail': Metro Vancouverites share snaps of freak hailstorms

'Insane amounts of hail': Metro Vancouverites share snaps of freak hailstorms

"This is hail so, technically, we don't have to shovel it right?"
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Education, retail sectors worst in Richmond for violence in the workplace

Education, retail sectors worst in Richmond for violence in the workplace

Healthcare and social services came in third in the WorkSafeBC list of processed claims over the last nine years
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New Richmond seed library opens its 'doors'

New Richmond seed library opens its 'doors'

The community gardeners on Railway Avenue designed and built their own seed library
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