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Fire ban starts today in New Westminster parks

Fire ban starts today in New Westminster parks

New Westminster fire ban: Cigarettes and open flames banned in local parks; propane BBQs still allowed
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Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Our survey shows a bit of positive momentum on the issue of race relations. The proportion of Canadians who report an improvement is up five points, but certain areas remain far behind in believing that things are actually better
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Spike in B.C. fire deaths sparks smoke-alarm campaign

Spike in B.C. fire deaths sparks smoke-alarm campaign

Reported fire deaths doubled to 59 in 2021 from 28 in 2019, then rose again to 86 last year
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Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator

Emails show the conflict began last November.
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Founding the largest Asian grocery chain in Canada

Founding the largest Asian grocery chain in Canada

T&T founder Cindy Lee aims to inspire other immigrant entrepreneurs with autobiography
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Metro Vancouver buyers compromising on housing type, location to find a home

Metro Vancouver buyers compromising on housing type, location to find a home

The current environment is causing homebuyers to rethink their ‘must-haves’
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Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

A popular creature has been in our ocean for the past 450 million years.
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Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

MONTREAL — Aviation experts say Canada is losing expertise in the manufacturing of water bombers — just as demand for them is increasing. The Canadair CL-415, a purpose-built water bomber, was last produced in 2015.
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New daycare portables are set to open on time, SD40 says

New daycare portables are set to open on time, SD40 says

The daycares that are being pushed out of downtown New West schools will be open in their new spaces by March 2024.
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DFO raids seafood company, possibly over federal agency's own paperwork error

DFO raids seafood company, possibly over federal agency's own paperwork error

Fisheries enforcement officers are taking an unnecessary and heavy-handed approach over what appears to be a bureaucratic error caused the Department of Fisheries’ own licensing branch, said Sonia Strobel, CEO of Skipper Otto community-supported fishery.
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