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Honour system continues under MLAs' communications policy

Honour system continues under MLAs' communications policy

MLAs are personally liable for the cost of any constituency office communications deemed ineligible, but there is no enforcement of this policy, and it is up to each MLA and their staff to ensure they follow the Members' Guide to Policy and Resources.
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Inflation raises consumer misgivings over B.C. retailer profits

Inflation raises consumer misgivings over B.C. retailer profits

Aritzia last year generated its most profit and highest profit margin since it went public in 2016
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BC Wildlife Federation says gun legislation targets law abiding, ignores criminals

BC Wildlife Federation says gun legislation targets law abiding, ignores criminals

About 74 per cent of gang-related murders are committed with guns
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Traffic mayhem, power outages, plane off taxiway as snow hits B.C. south coast

Traffic mayhem, power outages, plane off taxiway as snow hits B.C. south coast

VANCOUVER — The first major fall snowstorm to hit British Columbia's south coast paralyzed traffic, cut power to thousands of homes and even affected Vancouver International Airport as a plane skidded off a taxiway.
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Judge tosses COVID restriction tickets against Prince George night club

Judge tosses COVID restriction tickets against Prince George night club

B.C. Human Rights Code trumps Public Health Act, counsel for night spot argued
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UN declaration is focus of government, First Nations meetings in B.C.: grand chief

UN declaration is focus of government, First Nations meetings in B.C.: grand chief

VANCOUVER — Health care, homelessness, land and resources are among the key topics to be discussed at meetings between British Columbia cabinet ministers and representatives from more than 200 First Nations organizations.
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The pandemic economy’s big profit parade

The pandemic economy’s big profit parade

Canadian corporate profits hit a record high of $515 billion in 2021
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Driver sentenced to 90 days jail for fatal hit-and-run in 2019

Driver sentenced to 90 days jail for fatal hit-and-run in 2019

'We’re glad that this is finally coming to an end and we have a little bit of closure'
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Despite warnings, Richmond politicians still attending pro-China events

Despite warnings, Richmond politicians still attending pro-China events

Liberal MP Parm Bains and Richmond Coun. Alexa Loo attended a ceremony last week with People's Republic of China Consul-General Yang Shu.
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Man nets $18K fine for prawn fishing in Howe Sound glass sponge reef area

Man nets $18K fine for prawn fishing in Howe Sound glass sponge reef area

Flouting rules for recreational fishing can result in environmental damage, judge says
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