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Strata heat pump rejection reasonable, B.C. tribunal rules

Strata heat pump rejection reasonable, B.C. tribunal rules

B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal member said a strata's AGM decision to have an overall plan for heat pumps was reasonable.
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New West to continue collecting 3.5% climate action levy

New West to continue collecting 3.5% climate action levy

New Westminster city council defeats motion to end collection of climate action levy – a day after an atmospheric river pummeled British Columbia.
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B.C. river scientists identify hot spots vulnerable to heat waves

B.C. river scientists identify hot spots vulnerable to heat waves

Future heat waves are expected to extend the summer drought period and raise the risk of fall flooding in several hot spots across Canada, two new studies have found.
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Halloween happenings in New Westminster in October and November

Halloween happenings in New Westminster in October and November

What’s happening for Halloween 2024 in New West? A scary movie screening, trick-or-treating events, and spooktacular events for folks of all ages.
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How to increase your credit limit and keep a good credit score

How to increase your credit limit and keep a good credit score

Money.ca shares tips and steps to increasing your credit limit while also maintaining a good credit score in Canada.
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Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

The pre-print study found little evidence that lethal interventions, which often account for upwards of 500 bear deaths a year, lead to a decrease in human-wildlife conflict.
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B.C. gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

B.C. gold mine penalized $80,000 for dumping tailings into river

Greenhills Holding Corp. was penalized for a 'major' contravention of the Environmental Management Act after heavy rains threatened tailings ponds at its gold mine near Quesnel, B.C.
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B.C. chief and council prohibited from holding office until election is held

B.C. chief and council prohibited from holding office until election is held

Federal court ruling prohibits Dease River First Nation's chief and council from holding office and reinstates the general election next month.
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'Every day gets harder': B.C. father missing in Coquitlam River

'Every day gets harder': B.C. father missing in Coquitlam River

Jessica Belding says she remains hopeful her dad will be found alive.
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B.C. small businesses struggle with rising costs, public safety concerns

B.C. small businesses struggle with rising costs, public safety concerns

Owners looking at staff reductions, major cuts as they grapple with high costs, says BIABC.
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