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Pussy Riot at The Polygon: Landmark exhibition documents a decade of political action

Pussy Riot at The Polygon: Landmark exhibition documents a decade of political action

Activist and Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina brings Velvet Terrorism to North Vancouver.
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Company behind CRD biosolids sued in U.S. over health issues, animal deaths

Company behind CRD biosolids sued in U.S. over health issues, animal deaths

Synagro Technologies is a majority owner in the residual treatment facility at Hartland.
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Complaint against VicPD to be handled by investigators from Surrey, Delta

Complaint against VicPD to be handled by investigators from Surrey, Delta

The Delta and Surrey police departments have confirmed they will conduct a review following a complaint brought by former board member Paul Schachter.
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Police shooting of armed man was justified, says oversight agency

Police shooting of armed man was justified, says oversight agency

Police had no way of knowing the handgun the man was brandishing as he walked toward them wasn’t loaded, the Independent Investigations Office said in its decision.
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Police investigate violent play in B.C. youth hockey game

Police investigate violent play in B.C. youth hockey game

The incident involved a player being injured and sent to hospital for observation as a result of a high stick to the back of his head.
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Former police board member claims Victoria police face 'crisis of integrity'

Former police board member claims Victoria police face 'crisis of integrity'

VICTORIA — A former member of the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board says a complaint he filed against the Victoria Police Department is about shoring up public trust between the community and the police.
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B.C. to add 500 public electric vehicle charging stations to fill gaps in network

B.C. to add 500 public electric vehicle charging stations to fill gaps in network

VANCOUVER — Drivers of electric vehicles in British Columbia can expect another 500 public charging stations to come online, adding to more than 5,000 available across the province.
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B.C. funds project to extract minerals, metals while reducing environmental impacts

B.C. funds project to extract minerals, metals while reducing environmental impacts

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is funding a pilot project that it says offers the mining industry a path to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of extracting critical minerals.
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B.C. mayor's slideshow pulled due to inclusion of sex act photo

B.C. mayor's slideshow pulled due to inclusion of sex act photo

Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson says photos meant to highlight street issues, city staff feared privacy breach.
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ICYMI: Squamish couple troubled by ICBC and trucking contractor’s response after car crash

ICYMI: Squamish couple troubled by ICBC and trucking contractor’s response after car crash

A couple involved in a Sea to Sky Highway crash with a FortisBC contractor is dismayed by the care they’ve received since the incident. ICBC and contractor Surerus Murphy say they are following up to address their concerns.
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