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Baldrey: $5B deficit? No surprise for B.C. government's current spending

Baldrey: $5B deficit? No surprise for B.C. government's current spending

Expect the NDP to include these "eye-popping numbers" for its messaging in the upcoming 2024 election, columnist Keith Baldrey says.
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B.C. caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation

B.C. caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says the inflation-indexed rent cap protects tenants against unfair rent hikes while letting landlords cover rising costs.
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Murder charge laid against 26-year-old B.C. man

Murder charge laid against 26-year-old B.C. man

A Maple Ridge man has been charged with second-degree murder.
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New 200-seat Asian fusion restaurant opening in Richmond

New 200-seat Asian fusion restaurant opening in Richmond

The menu will blend Eastern and Western cuisines in a lounge-like restaurant.
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Business beat: What the heck is vertical farming and what does Squamish have to do with it?

Business beat: What the heck is vertical farming and what does Squamish have to do with it?

How vertical farming is taking root in the Squamish Valley and beyond.
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Hot deal alert: You can fly to Vancouver from these cities for a $1 base fare

Hot deal alert: You can fly to Vancouver from these cities for a $1 base fare

The $1 deal applies to numerous routes across the continent.
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Out and About: Dynamic duo of events in Steveston

Out and About: Dynamic duo of events in Steveston

Crowds were seen in Steveston from Britannia Shipyards to Imperial Landing for annual summer events.
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Update: HandyDART will resume normal operations in Richmond

Update: HandyDART will resume normal operations in Richmond

The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1724 and their employer, Transdev, have come to an agreement
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Hospital Employees' Union hears 'pushback' to return of unvaccinated workers

Hospital Employees' Union hears 'pushback' to return of unvaccinated workers

B.C. was one of the last jurisdictions in the world to drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers.
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Crews face tree danger from high winds as B.C. wildfires abate due to precipitation

Crews face tree danger from high winds as B.C. wildfires abate due to precipitation

The number of active blazes in the province has fallen to around 311, continuing a downward trend from Friday.
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