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Every dog has its day: Pup’s alleged allergies focal point in small claims dispute

Every dog has its day: Pup’s alleged allergies focal point in small claims dispute

The couple fought for a refund, arguing the dog had allergies, but it turns out they were barking up the wrong tree.
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'They looked at me': B.C. wolves surprise homeowner with backyard visit

'They looked at me': B.C. wolves surprise homeowner with backyard visit

The wolves just stared at the homeowner, unfazed.
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Uptown supportive housing project gets New West council support

Uptown supportive housing project gets New West council support

A Good Neighbour Agreement for the Purpose Society's facility at 422 Sixth St. proved contentious at the council table.
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Ethics commissioner, new code of conduct coming to New West city council

Ethics commissioner, new code of conduct coming to New West city council

“Abuse, bullying, intimidating or derogatory behaviour” are all a no-go.
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B.C. education ministry wants school gang, gun violence assessments

B.C. education ministry wants school gang, gun violence assessments

The ministry has issued a request for proposal to support its "Expect Respect and A Safe Education" strategy.
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Metro Vancouver college to use 'holy grail of sewage pipes' to heat campus

Metro Vancouver college to use 'holy grail of sewage pipes' to heat campus

Sewage heat recovery for the college could also mean low carbon-heating for surrounding areas.
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Letters: New West readers say Columbia Square development brings challenges

Letters: New West readers say Columbia Square development brings challenges

Traffic and schools are among the issues being highlighted.
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B.C. lawyer fined $5K for feeding client answers on immigration application

B.C. lawyer fined $5K for feeding client answers on immigration application

The lawyer was less than a year into his career at the time.
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B.C. moved ahead with ending letter grades despite parent, teacher, student concerns

B.C. moved ahead with ending letter grades despite parent, teacher, student concerns

British Columbia's Ministry of Education went ahead with plans to do away with letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9 despite its own public consultation showing the majority of teachers, students and parents didn't like the idea.
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David Eby resists early vote in B.C. despite big byelection wins for NDP

David Eby resists early vote in B.C. despite big byelection wins for NDP

There will not be an early provincial election in British Columbia despite resounding victories for New Democrat Party candidates in a pair of byelections over the weekend, Premier David Eby said on Monday.
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