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Coquitlam renter shocked after landlord asks for nationality

Coquitlam renter shocked after landlord asks for nationality

Landlords can't ask you where you are from, according to the BC Human Rights Code. But some do anyway as they discriminate against potential renters on the basis of nationality.
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Young B.C. man paralyzed by work truck awarded $15.5M

Young B.C. man paralyzed by work truck awarded $15.5M

A Korean multinational construction company with headquarters in Langley, B.C., has been found liable for a major workplace accident claim after not defending itself
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Indigenous rugby program returns from U.S. tour with new-found cultural pride

Indigenous rugby program returns from U.S. tour with new-found cultural pride

The road trip saw two buses, six cars, and a caravan take the Indigenous youth-focused rugby team to California, where they battled it out in the LA Sevens Invitational tournament.
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K Fresh enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C.: Here's what to do

K Fresh enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C.: Here's what to do

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the product may be infected with listeria
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Nature photographer develops close relationship with Interior osprey

Nature photographer develops close relationship with Interior osprey

"It's been a wonderful experience. That's for sure. It keeps you going," says Matt.
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Restoring the culinary and cultural bounty of ancient Indigenous sea gardens in B.C.

Restoring the culinary and cultural bounty of ancient Indigenous sea gardens in B.C.

Indigenous leaders hope to gain approval for clam harvesting at the sea garden site on Salt Spring Island's coast, and another at nearby Russell Island in Gulf Islands National Park
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B.C. police watchdog called to investigate serious collision involving stolen vehicle

B.C. police watchdog called to investigate serious collision involving stolen vehicle

AGASSIZ, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called to investigate after a serious vehicle collision in Agassiz on Saturday afternoon involving a stolen car left four people seriously injured.
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As Amazon readies Island warehouse, a hunt for couriers in a tight job market

As Amazon readies Island warehouse, a hunt for couriers in a tight job market

Online retail behemoth preparing to open its last-mile distribution centre at Victoria International Airport, likely in early October. Delivery contractor aims to recruit Ukrainian refugees as couriers.
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Victoria's own 'Queen Elizabeth' hangs up her royal robes

Victoria's own 'Queen Elizabeth' hangs up her royal robes

Carolyn Sadowska has appeared as the Queen for 38 years in commercials, at conventions, in parades and at innumerable parties. She started impersonating the monarch shortly after taking an evening class in improv comedy.
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GFL Environmental hit with $710,488 fine from WorkSafeBC

GFL Environmental hit with $710,488 fine from WorkSafeBC

WorkSafe says these were “high-risk violations.”
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