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B.C. coal mining company penalized $41,100

B.C. coal mining company penalized $41,100

Between 2020 and 2023, the company failed to properly monitor mine waste flowing into a nearby fish-bearing tributary, according to a recent decision.
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B.C. poised to become a quantum technology powerhouse

B.C. poised to become a quantum technology powerhouse

Experts say commercial quantum computing will be disruptive, available in five years.
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Column: Uniqueness of Chardonnay

Column: Uniqueness of Chardonnay

The Mavety family launched their Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars in 1991.
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BCWS anticipating busy wildfire season, but not as extreme as record-breaking 2023

BCWS anticipating busy wildfire season, but not as extreme as record-breaking 2023

Forests Minister Bruce Ralston: "The wildfire season is well underway in British Columbia."
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'Waiting for more intel': Search for B.C. climbers missing 12 days on hold

'Waiting for more intel': Search for B.C. climbers missing 12 days on hold

More snow is expected to fall over Atwell Peak in the coming days, adding challenges to the search efforts.
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French-style high tea restaurant opens inside Richmond hotel

French-style high tea restaurant opens inside Richmond hotel

Versante Hotel in Richmond partners with Vancouver-based bakery
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Fired B.C. environmental officer who feared for safety given years of back pay, job back

Fired B.C. environmental officer who feared for safety given years of back pay, job back

Former Canadian environmental officer who feared for her life at work wins multi-year case. The labour board ruling raises concerns she was fired as an example to other government employees.
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Garden City Park partially closed to catch 2 dogs at large

Garden City Park partially closed to catch 2 dogs at large

The City of Richmond and BC SPCA have been trying to catch the dogs for the past few weeks.
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Richmond long-term care home raising funds for courtyard upgrades

Richmond long-term care home raising funds for courtyard upgrades

The new tranquility garden will incorporate Asian, Indigenous and Western designs.
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Driver struck by 'volleyball' sized rock on Highway 1 in Burnaby dies

Driver struck by 'volleyball' sized rock on Highway 1 in Burnaby dies

A 34-year-old woman has died of injuries from a large rock that flew through her windshield on Highway 1 near the Willingdon exit last Thursday.
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