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Is Canada's fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?

Is Canada's fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?

TORONTO — They're an easily recognizable part of Canada's fight against wildfires, playing a key supporting role in the annual battle against the flames.
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Column: Trifecta of crises create opportunities for action

Column: Trifecta of crises create opportunities for action

Reflecting on the opioid, housing and climate change crises in B.C. and around the world as we approach 2024.
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Out and About: Holiday lights brighten up Richmond

Out and About: Holiday lights brighten up Richmond

Out and About contributor Grant McMillan has photographed his favourite seasonal light displays throughout the community.
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B.C. strata owner to pay for leaky wine cooler water damage

B.C. strata owner to pay for leaky wine cooler water damage

Owner agreed leak came from cooler but objected to strata going ahead with work to fix issue.
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Kelowna businessman's fund to help save mothers nearing $500,000

Kelowna businessman's fund to help save mothers nearing $500,000

Maternal mortality rate was 8.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2018, Statistics Canada data shows.
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Earthquake early-warning system will provide valuable seconds, even minutes

Earthquake early-warning system will provide valuable seconds, even minutes

The warning could trigger automated systems such as diverting planes from landing, stopping public transit and traffic on bridges, shutting off gas valves and alerting surgeons to stop operating.
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Ex-bookkeeper accused of defrauding Burnaby employer of nearly $2M

Ex-bookkeeper accused of defrauding Burnaby employer of nearly $2M

Former Vidcom Communications Ltd. office manager and bookkeeper Sharina Rattan, 52, has been charged in an 'alleged cheque fraud' against her former employer.
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Saving lives more important than not getting sued: Richmond school trustee

Saving lives more important than not getting sued: Richmond school trustee

AED and naloxone kits are being considered for all schools in Richmond.
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B.C. fines RBC $2.2M for mortgage documentation failures

B.C. fines RBC $2.2M for mortgage documentation failures

Royal Bank of Canada faces third largest fine in B.C. for mortgage documention failures and signs undertaking to have its mortgage discharge process monitored for one year
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Richmond RCMP investigating 2 shootings at local restaurants

Richmond RCMP investigating 2 shootings at local restaurants

Police attended to two separate reports of shots being fired this week.
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