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B.C. food manufacturers see losses as grocers profit, say reports

B.C. food manufacturers see losses as grocers profit, say reports

Supply chains have smoothed but ample challenges remain.
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One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

The minimum wage is set to hit $17.40 per hour in B.C. but hundreds of thousands of B.C. workers continue to find themselves under financial stress with relatively low unlivable wages.
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Richmond aims for 'Canada's Most Active Community' with free, low-cost activities

Richmond aims for 'Canada's Most Active Community' with free, low-cost activities

Activities such as a scavenger hunt, a fun run and walking soccer will be available throughout the month of June.
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More than $7,500 of stolen goods recovered in Richmond, suspects arrested

More than $7,500 of stolen goods recovered in Richmond, suspects arrested

One suspect was arrested on two outstanding warrants as well.
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B.C. church to pay settlement to priest sex abuse survivor

B.C. church to pay settlement to priest sex abuse survivor

"Placidus may have murdered my soul, yet he was unable to kill my spirit," the victim said.
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Drug policy event moves abruptly from Vancouver to Richmond

Drug policy event moves abruptly from Vancouver to Richmond

Organizers say Prosper symposium was moved due to safety reasons.
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B.C. man to have jury trial in fatal Chinatown stabbing

B.C. man to have jury trial in fatal Chinatown stabbing

Jaal Routh Kueth will have a B.C. Supreme Court jury trial starting April 26, 2025 on a charge of second-degree murder in the death of Nikolai Sugak, 32.
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Comment: Please stop calling them overdoses — they are poisonings

Comment: Please stop calling them overdoses — they are poisonings

These deaths are poisonings, yet we still call them overdoses
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Province preparing to regulate thousands of mental-health counsellors

Province preparing to regulate thousands of mental-health counsellors

The goal is to ensure basic standards for education, licensing and professionalism.
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UBC study uncovers hummingbirds' unique sensory abilities

UBC study uncovers hummingbirds' unique sensory abilities

The first-of-its-kind study opens up new questions around animal welfare and could aid scientists as they seek to understand and treat human neurodegenerative diseases.
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