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UVic and Bombardier partner on developing lower-emission planes

UVic and Bombardier partner on developing lower-emission planes

The new aircraft design could cut fuel use by 20 per cent
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Rob Shaw: B.C. government appeals ruling over restricted drug use

Rob Shaw: B.C. government appeals ruling over restricted drug use

Premier has expressed frustration province can regulate use of tobacco, alcohol – but not that of hard drugs
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People in B.C. want bus service deemed an essential service

People in B.C. want bus service deemed an essential service

British Columbians impacted by the Metro Vancouver transit strike are demanding buses be made an essential service.
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BC’s seniors advocate returns to New West for ‘interesting and inspiring’ Jan. 25 event

BC’s seniors advocate returns to New West for ‘interesting and inspiring’ Jan. 25 event

Isobel Mackenzie returns to Century House in New Westminster for Thursday's Time for Change event.
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This B.C. bat species can sing

This B.C. bat species can sing

The silver-haired bat is only the second in North America discovered to produce song, a study has found.
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38 deaths in New West in 2023 attributed to unregulated drugs

38 deaths in New West in 2023 attributed to unregulated drugs

From five deaths in 2013, the number of deaths in New Westminster attributed to toxic drugs rose to 38 in 2023.
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Vancouver police spent $409K in eight days to decamp East Hastings

Vancouver police spent $409K in eight days to decamp East Hastings

Mayor Ken Sim: Cost part of approach to ensure safety, security of all residents.
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Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

VICTORIA — British Columbia's outgoing chief coroner says it's been "extremely disappointing" to see overdose deaths turned into "political fodder" for critics of harm reduction and decriminalization as the province hits another record toll.
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Enough competition to 'scare the living heck' out of B.C. real estate agents

Enough competition to 'scare the living heck' out of B.C. real estate agents

Pop culture, social media drawing more real estate agents into industry, say experts.
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Prepare for 'increased odour, flaring, visible smoke' from Burnaby refinery

Prepare for 'increased odour, flaring, visible smoke' from Burnaby refinery

Metro Vancouver will be 'closely monitoring' air quality as Parkland works to start up its Burnaby refinery starting Thursday morning.
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