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Forecasters warn B.C. of hot summer, as province offers more free air conditioners

Forecasters warn B.C. of hot summer, as province offers more free air conditioners

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government is tripling a program that offers free air conditioners to people with low incomes as forecasters say the province should prepare for hotter-than-normal temperatures in June.
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Federal government invests in pandemic rapid response lab at UBC

Federal government invests in pandemic rapid response lab at UBC

UBC gets $140 million for science hub tasked with developing vaccines, drugs for health emergencies.
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National Indigenous History Month: Free and paid events in Richmond

National Indigenous History Month: Free and paid events in Richmond

June is National Indigenous History Month.
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'We're glad we didn't wake up to a pile of ashes': Vancouver synagogue's doors set on fire

'We're glad we didn't wake up to a pile of ashes': Vancouver synagogue's doors set on fire

"This was an act against a defenceless building; it's cowardly but we can't let it keep people away," says Rabbi Andrew Rosenblatt following an attempt to torch his synagogue.
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Northern lights in Metro Vancouver tonight: Important viewing tips

Northern lights in Metro Vancouver tonight: Important viewing tips

Here's what you need to know for Friday and Saturday night.
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Good Samaritan finds, returns $6,200 lost engagement ring in Richmond

Good Samaritan finds, returns $6,200 lost engagement ring in Richmond

Responsible act shows community's trust and cooperation, says Richmond RCMP Officer-In-Charge.
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Rob Shaw: Do the BC Conservatives have a vetting problem or a judgment problem?

Rob Shaw: Do the BC Conservatives have a vetting problem or a judgment problem?

BC Conservatives under the microscope after candidate's controversial exit
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Where in the world are people most optimistic about AI?

Where in the world are people most optimistic about AI?

Verbit analyzed data from a December 2023 Bosch survey to see where people are the most excited by AI and how they hope it will change their lives.
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Opinion: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

Opinion: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

Extreme heat will continue to affect Canada, but the negative impacts on the most vulnerable, including those living with mental illness, can be reduced by taking steps to ensure healthier cities.
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'Deplorable conditions': 25 tenants forced out of Port Alberni hotel

'Deplorable conditions': 25 tenants forced out of Port Alberni hotel

The Port Alberni Fire Department issued a notice to vacate the Port Hotel this week after the owner failed to fix fire-code violations
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