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Driver hurt after car plunges from multi-storey parking lot at University of B.C.

Driver hurt after car plunges from multi-storey parking lot at University of B.C.

VANCOUVER — A driver was extracted from the wreckage of their car in a complex rescue operation after the vehicle plunged through the concrete wall of a multi-storey parking lot at the University of British Columbia. Capt.
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Partnership paves way for rare earth elements mine north of Prince George

Partnership paves way for rare earth elements mine north of Prince George

McLeod Lake Indian Band and Defense Metals teaming up on Wicheeda Project east of Bear Lake to produce magnetic metals used in cell phones, electric vehicles and levitation trains
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Canadian Black History Month theme announced in North Vancouver

Canadian Black History Month theme announced in North Vancouver

John Braithwaite, Valerie Jerome and Harry Jerome were among those honoured at Tuesday's announcement.
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UPDATE: Delta Mayor calls for review into Fortis gas leak

UPDATE: Delta Mayor calls for review into Fortis gas leak

FortisBC issues apology after mayor pens scathing letter to energy company.
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B.C. announces funding for eight manufacturing projects

B.C. announces funding for eight manufacturing projects

The funding intends to support new resource-sector jobs
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Trudeau Liberal party fundraiser drew fewer than 90 supporters to Vancouver hotel

Trudeau Liberal party fundraiser drew fewer than 90 supporters to Vancouver hotel

Party’s fundraising trailing that of Conservatives
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Mayor of Delta, B.C., condemns lack of notification from FortisBC on odorous gas leak

Mayor of Delta, B.C., condemns lack of notification from FortisBC on odorous gas leak

DELTA, B.C. — The mayor of Delta, B.C., is calling the lack of communication from FortisBC "an egregious oversight" after the utility didn't notify the public for more than four hours after a leak at a renewable gas plant.
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BC Hydro to spend $36 billion on infrastructure over next 10 years, Eby says

BC Hydro to spend $36 billion on infrastructure over next 10 years, Eby says

New construction on those hydro projects is expected to spark a labour-force growth spurt that will result in between 10,500 and 12,500 jobs annually.
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Turtle found frozen in Okanagan Lake ice

Turtle found frozen in Okanagan Lake ice

Wildlife specialist confirms local turtles traditionally hibernate during the winter months by burying themselves into the mud to avoid sub-freezing temperatures.
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Province considers expanded police major crime unit to cover entire Island

Province considers expanded police major crime unit to cover entire Island

Island communities who are not currently participating in VIIMCU have been calling for expansion of the unit.
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