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'A wake-up call': Alarm raised over B.C. electrical grid amid plans for natural gas heating ban

'A wake-up call': Alarm raised over B.C. electrical grid amid plans for natural gas heating ban

BC Utilities Commission recently rejected a $327M proposal from FortisBC for an expansion of natural gas infrastructure in the rapidly-growing Okanagan.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

New Westminster motorists that brave the icy and wintery conditions this weekend will find some relief at local gas stations.
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B.C. housing minister says next naughty list coming soon

B.C. housing minister says next naughty list coming soon

Ravi Kahlon also says province unveiling BC Builds project in ‘very near future.’
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Legal changes may bring reprieve for B.C. cannabis entrepreneurs

Legal changes may bring reprieve for B.C. cannabis entrepreneurs

Taxation, THC content and medical authorizations could be focus of regulatory changes.
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Rob Shaw: Fence-sitting thrusts BC NDP into no-win scenario as overdose deaths climb

Rob Shaw: Fence-sitting thrusts BC NDP into no-win scenario as overdose deaths climb

Government’s messaging over public drug-use legislation has completely reversed as it attempts to co-opt language of Opposition, writes Rob Shaw
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Pedestrian scramble not in the mix for uptown New Westminster

Pedestrian scramble not in the mix for uptown New Westminster

Delays to transit riders, drivers and pedestrians could result from pedestrian scramble at Sixth and Sixth in New West
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Teacher representative says ban on cellphones in classrooms not needed

Teacher representative says ban on cellphones in classrooms not needed

Students sometimes need to use their own technology because it’s not available, says the president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association
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Vancouver festival cancels Israel-set play pulled by Belfry Theatre

Vancouver festival cancels Israel-set play pulled by Belfry Theatre

Vancouver’s PuSh Festival was set to show The Runner as well as Dear Laila by Palestinian playwright Basel Zaraa, who did not want the two plays shown together
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B.C. gang hitman gets 25 years for two murders, two attempted murders

B.C. gang hitman gets 25 years for two murders, two attempted murders

"Parents should not have to bury their children," Jagvir Malhi's parents said. "All we have now are memories."
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New West councillor 'in the dark' about mayor’s trip to Dubai

New West councillor 'in the dark' about mayor’s trip to Dubai

New Westminster’s attendance at COP28 conference in Dubai raises many questions for a councillor
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