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Data points: B.C., Canadian immigration break records as rate of inflation slows

Data points: B.C., Canadian immigration break records as rate of inflation slows

During the first quarter of 2023, B.C.’s population increased by 38,600 people
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More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell was dealing with doctor's appointments for her ailing mother when she got a call from the Canada Revenue Agency seeking information to verify her eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.
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B.C. man alleges '50s priest sex abuse in Hope

B.C. man alleges '50s priest sex abuse in Hope

Vancouver archbishop responsible for the governance of Hope Catholic Church and priest, lawsuit says.
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'I've had it': Alleged B.C. nurse impersonator makes another court appearance

'I've had it': Alleged B.C. nurse impersonator makes another court appearance

A woman already convicted of posing as a nurse at Ottawa medical and dental clinics is alleged to have posed as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital for a year.
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Re-envisioning lower 12th Street: Highrises, retail and a fire hall?

Re-envisioning lower 12th Street: Highrises, retail and a fire hall?

Terminal Pub and Westminster Boiler and Tank buildings would be retained as part of residential/ultra-light industrial development proposal
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Langara flasher faces more exposure, officer assault charges

Langara flasher faces more exposure, officer assault charges

Christopher Kumar Ram is now charged with assaulting a peace officer.
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Labour minister asks mediator for terms to end B.C. port strike

Labour minister asks mediator for terms to end B.C. port strike

Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has given a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended terms to end the British Columbia port strike that has snarled cargo in about 30 ports and spurred fears of supply chain chaos across Canada.
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Three men face Metro Vancouver contraband tobacco charges

Three men face Metro Vancouver contraband tobacco charges

The charges relate to May 2021 events. 
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Music, food and a vintage bus: 12th street festival rolls back into New West this month

Music, food and a vintage bus: 12th street festival rolls back into New West this month

The countdown to the annual 12th Street Festival has begun.
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'Long days ahead,' says Eby as B.C.'s wildfire evacuation orders and alerts climb

'Long days ahead,' says Eby as B.C.'s wildfire evacuation orders and alerts climb

Escalating wildfires and worsening drought across British Columbia signal challenging times ahead, with the province and nation facing the worst fire season in 100 years, said Premier David Eby.
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