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B.C. regulations for asbestos handling — a first in Canada — come into effect Jan. 1

B.C. regulations for asbestos handling — a first in Canada — come into effect Jan. 1

Starting in 2024, asbestos abatement contractors will have to be licensed to operate in B.C. and anyone performing asbestos abatement work must complete mandatory safety training.
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The BBB's guide to giving end-of-year tips to service professionals

The BBB's guide to giving end-of-year tips to service professionals

Tipping this year can be difficult with rising costs, but the Better Business Bureau believes giving extra can go a long way.
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B.C. care facility gets kitten as a Christmas present for their 50 long-term residents

B.C. care facility gets kitten as a Christmas present for their 50 long-term residents

"Everyone is happy to welcome Lacey to the family," says the program coordinator at Dr. Andrew Pavilion in Summerland.
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Alleged thief arrested with 34 winter coats on SkyTrain in Vancouver

Alleged thief arrested with 34 winter coats on SkyTrain in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police say a 35-year-old man has been arrested after being found riding the SkyTrain in Vancouver on Christmas Day with a rack of 34 allegedly stolen winter coats.
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Rain in New West's weekend forecast may settle down for New Year's

Rain in New West's weekend forecast may settle down for New Year's

Dress warmly and pack an umbrella if you plan to welcome 2024 outdoors.
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Deal alert: 7 global Boxing Day sales on Metro Vancouver flights

Deal alert: 7 global Boxing Day sales on Metro Vancouver flights

Fly to places around the world at a steal with these low-cost offers.
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Friday expected to be busiest at YVR for New Year’s long weekend

Friday expected to be busiest at YVR for New Year’s long weekend

More than 70,000 passengers are forecasted to go through the airport on Dec. 29.
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Teen stranded hours from family after being removed from Ebus trip from Vernon to Abbotsford

Teen stranded hours from family after being removed from Ebus trip from Vernon to Abbotsford

The family is seeking compensation for the unforeseen rescue mission.
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'Coastal phenomenon': Metro Vancouver New Year's Eve forecast looks 'generally unsettled'

'Coastal phenomenon': Metro Vancouver New Year's Eve forecast looks 'generally unsettled'

In 2022, locals battled a snowstorm over the holidays.
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These were the top New West news stories of 2023: Year in Review

These were the top New West news stories of 2023: Year in Review

The year in headlines from New West in 2023.
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