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Survey finds British Columbians think oil and gas subsidy scheme is 'broken'

Survey finds British Columbians think oil and gas subsidy scheme is 'broken'

Oil and gas representatives largely called for the retention of the current system 'as much as possible.'
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‘Not a box we tick’: Lack of First Nation consultation delays controversial Surrey industrial park

‘Not a box we tick’: Lack of First Nation consultation delays controversial Surrey industrial park

The approval of a controversial 245-hectare Surrey industrial park was delayed at a Metro Vancouver board meeting Friday after the Semiahmoo First Nation says it was not properly consulted on the project
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B.C. court dismisses class-action lawsuit against Facebook over data collection

B.C. court dismisses class-action lawsuit against Facebook over data collection

The court found allegations that the social media giant had "collected, used, retained and commercialized" call and text data and "profited from that collection at users' expense" had not been proven.
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B.C. doctors can now prescribe a year-long pass to Canada's national parks

B.C. doctors can now prescribe a year-long pass to Canada's national parks

Parks Canada says it's backing a nature prescription program in B.C., Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba so doctors and nurses can prescribe a Parks Canada Discovery Pass to patients suffering mental and physical health problems.
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A third of North American students question if the Holocaust happened

A third of North American students question if the Holocaust happened

Even after an educational course, a quarter of students challenged the historical accuracy of the Holocaust
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Fed up senior confronts suspected thief, pulls off his balaclava

Fed up senior confronts suspected thief, pulls off his balaclava

Incident at Campbell River Walmart captured on video that's being widely shared on social media
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6 arrested after old-growth activists block Ironworkers bridge, Highway 1 during rush hour

6 arrested after old-growth activists block Ironworkers bridge, Highway 1 during rush hour

The Second Narrows crossing and part of Highway 1 on the North Shore were blocked Monday morning by old-growth activists calling for a halt to logging in the province
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Rogue ‘bull’ spotted travelling from Richmond to New West on Saturday (VIDEO)

Rogue ‘bull’ spotted travelling from Richmond to New West on Saturday (VIDEO)

Roads were blocked in Queensborough as the animal travelled back and forth on the highway
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Airbnb goes to court in B.C. to block release of hosts’ names and addresses

Airbnb goes to court in B.C. to block release of hosts’ names and addresses

Airbnb filed a petition to B.C. Supreme Court on January 28, claiming the Information and Privacy Commissioner unreasonably ordered the City of Vancouver to release license numbers and addresses associated with short-term rental licenses
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Lunar New Year: Lion dance steeped in history and tradition

Lunar New Year: Lion dance steeped in history and tradition

"(The lion dance is) a way to help start the new year for many people and bring joy and luck to the community"
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