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In B.C., inflation threatens local government's climate plans

In B.C., inflation threatens local government's climate plans

Staff at the District of Saanich have become the first in Canada to propose an aggressive solution to close the fiscal gap and balance the district's budget: sue the world's largest oil and gas companies. 
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Opinion: 4 policies to save journalism jobs in B.C.

Opinion: 4 policies to save journalism jobs in B.C.

"The cost of inaction will result in the loss of journalism jobs, the shuttering of local media outlets, and a less informed and less engaged citizenry."
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Post-secondary scholarship applications open for Richmond students

Post-secondary scholarship applications open for Richmond students

Grade 12 students attending high school in Richmond are eligible to apply for dozens of scholarships.
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$200 Valentine's Day? That's what most younger Canadians are spending

$200 Valentine's Day? That's what most younger Canadians are spending

Men intend to spend more money than women on Valentine's Day this year, according to CIBC.
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I Watched This Game: Dakota Joshua dominates as Canucks cruise past Blackhawks

I Watched This Game: Dakota Joshua dominates as Canucks cruise past Blackhawks

The Canucks closed out their five-game road trip with a 3-1-1 record after a win over the Blackhawks.
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Richmond council votes 7-2 to explore supervised consumption site

Richmond council votes 7-2 to explore supervised consumption site

Coun. Alexa Loo didn't support the motion, reversing her vote from last week.
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Debt forcing more Gen Z and 'younger' millennials to move back home, survey shows

Debt forcing more Gen Z and 'younger' millennials to move back home, survey shows

The 2024 Consumer Debt Report by the Credit Counselling Society indicates younger Canadians are being proactive about managing their debt levels as anxiety rises across the board.
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'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says

'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says

The gloves can track hand movement for a fraction of the cost of traditional motion-capture technology, says North Vancouver PhD candidate and software engineer Armin Tashakori.
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Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh nations want seats on Vancouver Police Board

Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh nations want seats on Vancouver Police Board

Musqueam Indian Band member expected to be newest appointee.
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Vancouver's short-term rental fee was bumped to $1K. Has it made a difference?

Vancouver's short-term rental fee was bumped to $1K. Has it made a difference?

The goal of the bylaw is to encourage homeowners to return their properties to the long-term rental market.
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