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School district seeks $3M for NWSS cooling project

School district seeks $3M for NWSS cooling project

The school suffered in last year's heat wave — but relief may be on the horizon.
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Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Mayors from Burnaby and Surrey were ready to accept a combined $138 million to fund an acceleration of housing permits and new affordable housing projects until the federal housing minister kiboshed those plans.
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B.C. provides $20M in support for those forced to travel for cancer care

B.C. provides $20M in support for those forced to travel for cancer care

Funds will be split between the Canadian Cancer Society and Hope Air to expand their programs.
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Photos: Anti-TMX protesters stage climate event at New West overpass

Photos: Anti-TMX protesters stage climate event at New West overpass

Watch for banners during this afternoon's commute.
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British Columbia expects 'enhanced masking' in health-care settings, Dix says

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says an announcement is coming Thursday on new rules for the province's health-care facilities, include masking.
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Metro Vancouver region facing potential wave of development fee increases

Metro Vancouver region facing potential wave of development fee increases

Single-family homes and townhomes could see fee increases more than triple over three years.
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Everything B.C. residents need to know about buying travel insurance in 2023

Everything B.C. residents need to know about buying travel insurance in 2023

Missing an important step could cost you big bucks.
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B.C. construction industry taps $10M to help battle worker shortages

B.C. construction industry taps $10M to help battle worker shortages

Initiative has registered 1,329 apprentices and given funding to 700 employers.
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Coquitlam teacher reprimanded after young students shown film depicting suicide, sex

Coquitlam teacher reprimanded after young students shown film depicting suicide, sex

COQUITLAM — French immersion teacher allowed Grade 2/3 students to watch a film containing "inappropriate" scenes, teacher discipline board says.
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Letter: High-speed rail is the future — let's catch up

Letter: High-speed rail is the future — let's catch up

Another writer says "no" to more vehicle traffic on Highway 1.
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