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B.C.'s old-growth forests at risk despite protection from province, analysis shows

B.C.'s old-growth forests at risk despite protection from province, analysis shows

Despite deferrals of old-growth logging in at-risk areas, satellite images from a new Stand.earth report show logging will be underway or has begun.
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Veterinary specialty hospital moving to Surrey

Veterinary specialty hospital moving to Surrey

The move will happen later this year.
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Vancouver driver steers around ‘road closed’ sign into oncoming traffic past police car

Vancouver driver steers around ‘road closed’ sign into oncoming traffic past police car

ICBC also revealed that more drivers are using their phones than ever before.
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B.C.’s number two doc paid higher than health authority CEOs

B.C.’s number two doc paid higher than health authority CEOs

Dr. Reka Gustafson received almost $470K last year, which was more than PHSA CEO David Byres' compensation.
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More federal funding for health care may not solve issues, experts say

More federal funding for health care may not solve issues, experts say

One economist says transferring more cash might not bring the "transformative change" needed to help the health-care system.
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Second-degree murder charge laid in Surrey homicide

Second-degree murder charge laid in Surrey homicide

On May 21, Surrey RCMP responded to shots fired in Whalley and found Michael Brown suffering from serious injuries. He later died in hospital.
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Removing English Bay Barge not as easy as it looks, report shows

Removing English Bay Barge not as easy as it looks, report shows

Documents obtained under freedom of information requests from Vancouver City Hall show the barge-removal project was to begin May 9 with site fencing, and to finish with demobilization July 14.
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'Tremendously stressful': 911 dispatcher union asks E-Comm for permanent supports

'Tremendously stressful': 911 dispatcher union asks E-Comm for permanent supports

Temporary measures to retain an already understaffed 911 service are set to expire starting Sept. 21. The union representing 911 operators would like to see them be made permanent.
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Update: High-risk sex offender wanted Canada-wide arrested

Update: High-risk sex offender wanted Canada-wide arrested

He was arrested four days after leaving his halfway house.
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Police raid at meth lab reveals children living in Abbotsford house

Police raid at meth lab reveals children living in Abbotsford house

Police says numerous children were living at the residence.
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