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New West council supports efforts to save B.C. restaurants

New West council supports efforts to save B.C. restaurants

With “unhappy hour” declared in the Save BC Restaurants’ campaign, New Westminster city council supports the creation of a Ministry of Hospitality.
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B.C.'s FIFA budget mystery continues

B.C.'s FIFA budget mystery continues

Premier says he's committed to providing British Columbians with full economic reports, agreements and budgets "to the extent that our agreements with FIFA allow."
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Questions mount for federal World Cup funding

Questions mount for federal World Cup funding

The next men's World Cup will feature a record 48 nations and a 104-match schedule.
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Second alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for $100K fine

Second alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for $100K fine

Accountant Anthony Kevin Jackson of West Vancouver admitted to participating in "a scheme that was abusive to the capital market," the B.C. Securities Commission stated following a settlement agreement.
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High-risk sex offender rearrested in Vancouver days after public warning

High-risk sex offender rearrested in Vancouver days after public warning

The man remains in custody, pending a review by the Parole Board of Canada.
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Ottawa says its housing deals with cities will build 750,000 homes in the next decade

Ottawa says its housing deals with cities will build 750,000 homes in the next decade

According to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, average municipal approval timelines for housing projects in 2022 spanned from three months to nearly three years, depending on the city.
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B.C. wineries eligible for $177M in federal funding

B.C. wineries eligible for $177M in federal funding

Wineries eligible for grants after cold snap and wildfires; application period opens in April.
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New West police partnering with local businesses to arrests shoplifters

New West police partnering with local businesses to arrests shoplifters

New Westminster Police Department is teaming up with the Uptown and Downtown business associations to tackle shoplifting – including threats of injury to staff.
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Possible measles exposure at two places in Richmond

Possible measles exposure at two places in Richmond

People born before 1970 most likely had measles as a child, VCH notes.
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Map: Metro Vancouver's complete spring forecast includes frosty start, warm temperatures

Map: Metro Vancouver's complete spring forecast includes frosty start, warm temperatures

From snow and freezing temperatures to blazing sunshine and above-average warmth.
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