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Sexual-message exchange with former student costs Nanaimo-Ladysmith teacher his certificate

Sexual-message exchange with former student costs Nanaimo-Ladysmith teacher his certificate

The school district began investigating Alexandro Vizza, a secondary school teacher, in June 2021 regarding inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature with a former student
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New West takes action to secure safety of sex workers

New West takes action to secure safety of sex workers

Involvement of lived experience key to New Westminster’s initiative for sex worker safety
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B.C. holiday parties being scaled back this year due to impact of inflation, interest rates

B.C. holiday parties being scaled back this year due to impact of inflation, interest rates

'A lot of people are being very conservative and reflective of how they’re spending money.'
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Why widespread EV adoption in B.C. will take time

Why widespread EV adoption in B.C. will take time

Province's timeline for phasing out selling new gas-powered car could make available vehicles scarce, and hike prices
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Metro Vancouver housing prices to increase as sales to drop in 2024, Re/Max predicts

Metro Vancouver housing prices to increase as sales to drop in 2024, Re/Max predicts

Meanwhile, economist forecasts no rate cuts coming until mid-2024
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Watch: Frolicking orcas filmed from picture-perfect vantage point

Watch: Frolicking orcas filmed from picture-perfect vantage point

A B.C. man was treated to a show while on one of his nature walks.
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Less than two in five British Columbians trust industry on fishing, coastal issues, says poll

Less than two in five British Columbians trust industry on fishing, coastal issues, says poll

Meanwhile, polling shows that trust in the federal department responsible for coastal matters is high.
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Mother, stepfather plead guilty to manslaughter in death of Port Alberni boy, 6

Mother, stepfather plead guilty to manslaughter in death of Port Alberni boy, 6

An agreed statement of fact revealed in horrifying detail how Dontay Patrick Lucas was brutalized by his mother and stepfather for a period of four months.
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B.C. repeat offender sentenced for threats, break and enter, mischief

B.C. repeat offender sentenced for threats, break and enter, mischief

Yves Gerard Joseph Castonguay's criminal record includes about 150 convictions.
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B.C., Canadian travellers stay close to home due to inflationary environment

B.C., Canadian travellers stay close to home due to inflationary environment

Domestic trips exceed pre-pandemic levels while flights overseas and to the U.S. have yet to catch up.
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