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Classes cancelled at Capilano University as support workers strike

Classes cancelled at Capilano University as support workers strike

Classes at both North Vancouver and Sunshine Coast campuses have been impacted, after support staff set up pickets over the issue of remote work
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Cut down trees to better manage wildfires, says retired forester

Cut down trees to better manage wildfires, says retired forester

If B.C. doesn’t manage its forests, Mother Nature will do it for us – whether we like it or not. That’s what Murray Wilson said Thursday at the Okanagan Science Centre's final 'Meet and Geek' of the season.
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Feud between Vancouver bottlepickers led to weapons charge

Feud between Vancouver bottlepickers led to weapons charge

While the assault charged was stayed, the man was told to stay away from the still-fearful alleged victim.
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Monkeypox vaccine appointments available on Vancouver Island

Monkeypox vaccine appointments available on Vancouver Island

Anyone who received a first dose of IMVAMUNE (Mpox) vaccine at least 28 days ago is eligible for and encouraged to receive a second dose, says Island Health.
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'Someone is going to die,' Prince George nurses' union head warns

'Someone is going to die,' Prince George nurses' union head warns

"Kamloops has gotten help and Surrey has gotten help, from the government. Where the hell is our help?"
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Body found near Granville Island identified as missing Vancouver man

Body found near Granville Island identified as missing Vancouver man

Suleiman Khawar had last been seen in the downtown core on May 25.
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Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

VANCOUVER — Job action has halted all classes at Capilano University in North Vancouver. A statement on the university's website says classes are suspended at its main campus and its Sechelt campus on the Sunshine Coast.
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Warmest May on record leaves strawberries ripe for the picking

Warmest May on record leaves strawberries ripe for the picking

Picking began a week ago on Greater Victoria farms, after a warm, dry May gave the berries a boost
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Update: 34-year-old Vancouver man gone missing in Richmond found safe

Update: 34-year-old Vancouver man gone missing in Richmond found safe

Romualdo 'Nick' Ferrari has been found: Richmond RCMP
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Man convicted in Vancouver, Richmond contraband tobacco case

Man convicted in Vancouver, Richmond contraband tobacco case

Investigators found almost 3.5 million cigarettes after executing search warrants. The federal tax duty payable on such an amount would be around $1.4 million, the court heard.
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