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B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
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New West receives $1 million from province for climate-adaptation efforts

New West receives $1 million from province for climate-adaptation efforts

New Westminster to plant 532 street trees to help keep people safer during extreme heat
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This weekend in New Westminster: What's happening March 22 to 24

This weekend in New Westminster: What's happening March 22 to 24

A beer release (including a cold plunge), a life-sized board game and an Easter market are among the happenings in New West for the first weekend of spring.
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Metro Vancouver forecast includes 'organized rainstorm,' stretch of wet days

Metro Vancouver forecast includes 'organized rainstorm,' stretch of wet days

Late March showers bring April flowers.
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Disney Mickey & Friends figurines recalled due to choking hazard

Disney Mickey & Friends figurines recalled due to choking hazard

Beware of Donald Duck and Daisy Duck's heads, warns Health Canada.
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Quick response but tragic outcome in Squamish snowmobiling accident

Quick response but tragic outcome in Squamish snowmobiling accident

Caroline Favot is remembered for her 'unwavering spirit of generosity and adventure.'
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'Nature is good medicine': What is forest bathing and why are people doing it?

'Nature is good medicine': What is forest bathing and why are people doing it?

Scientists say "forest bathing" can help alleviate stress and boost mood. If you don't have time to spend in the woods, there's a free program being offered.
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B.C. nurse lied about approval to use Botox

B.C. nurse lied about approval to use Botox

B.C.'s College of Nurses and Midwives is now considering what penalty should be handed down in Roshanak Rahi's case.
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Cat breeder must pay $2,100 in ragdoll kitten dispute

Cat breeder must pay $2,100 in ragdoll kitten dispute

Breeder suspected buyer was trying to defraud them and refused to refund the e-transfer.
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'A big deal': B.C. utility regulator rejects plan for mandatory gas hookups

'A big deal': B.C. utility regulator rejects plan for mandatory gas hookups

BC Utilities Commission rejected FortisBC renewable gas proposal on grounds it would lead to 'undue price discrimination.' The commission also rejected a Fortis plan to invest in LNG, while approving several others.
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