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Rob Shaw: Capital-gains tax hike sparks tension over B.C. health-care funding

Rob Shaw: Capital-gains tax hike sparks tension over B.C. health-care funding

Premier frustrated with federal finance minister's suggestion
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Cash-stuffed wallet left on car roof 'rains' money on Island Highway in Parksville

Cash-stuffed wallet left on car roof 'rains' money on Island Highway in Parksville

Sooke’s Brooke Ervin saw motorists pulled over on the side of the highway grabbing money that was seemingly falling from the sky.
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B.C. children's online protection code urged after deceptive practices found

B.C. children's online protection code urged after deceptive practices found

"These websites are deceiving and manipulating our kids into revealing their private information."
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What are electric car batteries made of, and why do they keep EV prices so high?

What are electric car batteries made of, and why do they keep EV prices so high?

Edmunds explores the composition of an electric car battery, from lithium to nickel to manganese and more.
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Two New West councillors want to have a say on city news releases

Two New West councillors want to have a say on city news releases

New Westminster councillor: “I'm not a tourist here. I'm not just here to entertain folks.”
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Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Forcing the younger generation to work harder to support a growing elderly population is neither efficient nor sustainable. Canada shouldn't seek to follow in Greece's footsteps.
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B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

B.C. campfire ban set to come into effect Friday at noon

The campfire ban, which comes into effect at noon on July 12, 2024, will apply to every area of B.C. except the Haida Gwaii Forest District.
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'Devastating': Pedestrian awarded $1.4M after Vancouver car accident

'Devastating': Pedestrian awarded $1.4M after Vancouver car accident

Annette Nolan was injured on Sept. 23, 2020 while crossing at an unmarked crosswalk in Vancouver.
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North Vancouver park ranger catches tree cutters red handed in Lynn Canyon

North Vancouver park ranger catches tree cutters red handed in Lynn Canyon

The two had been attempting to remove the tree to make way for cliff jumping.
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Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Free air conditioners still available for those with low incomes: BC Hydro

Since the program was launched about a year ago, the utility has installed more than 12,000 of the units, about 16 per cent of them on Vancouver Island.
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