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Rob Shaw: Conservative leader Rustad's presence stands to alter B.C.'s political dynamics

Rob Shaw: Conservative leader Rustad's presence stands to alter B.C.'s political dynamics

With official recognition as a party, the BC Conservatives quickly upend the legislature
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U.S. court told Victoria broker Martel was found in Thailand but is no longer there

U.S. court told Victoria broker Martel was found in Thailand but is no longer there

Mortgage broker is believed to have left Thailand Aug. 30, after handing over assets to a group of U.S.-based creditors
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B.C. Ferries' annual fare hikes capped at an average of 3.2 per cent

B.C. Ferries' annual fare hikes capped at an average of 3.2 per cent

The cap sets the maximum annual increase for passenger and vehicle fares and reservation fees, and would be in effect for four years starting April 1
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Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires caused $720M in insured damage: report

Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires caused $720M in insured damage: report

'This year's wildfire season has broken all records in terms of the amount of land burned and damage caused to homes and businesses in B.C.'
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Nobel committee overlooks Vancouver's Pieter Cullis for 2023 prize

Nobel committee overlooks Vancouver's Pieter Cullis for 2023 prize

Cullis had won many global awards alongside 2023 Nobel Prize winners Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman
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B.C. Tsilhqot’in First Nation release mining, oil and gas policy

B.C. Tsilhqot’in First Nation release mining, oil and gas policy

Policy sets out conditions for exploration and extraction in Tsilhqot’in territory
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B.C. government names task force, announces new legislation aimed at improving wildfire response

B.C. government names task force, announces new legislation aimed at improving wildfire response

The task force will be asked to provide “action-oriented recommendations on enhancing emergency preparedness and response in advance of the 2024 wildfire season,” the province said.
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Calgary Police Service looks to Metro Vancouver to bolster its ranks

Calgary Police Service looks to Metro Vancouver to bolster its ranks

Many police forces across the country, including the Surrey Police Service and Vancouver Police Department, are looking to recruit
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Fewer British Columbians think governments are equipped to handle climate crises: poll

Fewer British Columbians think governments are equipped to handle climate crises: poll

Research Co. and Glacier Media polling shows that B.C. residents’ concerns about emergencies are increasing as their confidence in governments falters
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Condo sales plummet 17% in Metro Vancouver: Re/Max

Condo sales plummet 17% in Metro Vancouver: Re/Max

‘The cost of living is out of control.’
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