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Canada spotlighted as global forest conservation veers off-track

Canada spotlighted as global forest conservation veers off-track

A new report finds global deforestation rates increased 4% in 2022, largely in tropical countries. In the north, Canada was cited for failing to prevent forest degradation.
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B.C. couple ordered to demolish house extension, laneway rental

B.C. couple ordered to demolish house extension, laneway rental

Owners said demolition of the unpermited structures is wasteful and drastic in light of the housing crisis in B.C.
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Paid executioner 'could not shoot straight,' B.C. judge says

Paid executioner 'could not shoot straight,' B.C. judge says

Two men will spend 10 years behind bars for a 2020 "botched murder."
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Chief petty officer officer denies sex assault of crewmate on ship in Vancouver harbour

Chief petty officer officer denies sex assault of crewmate on ship in Vancouver harbour

"I took her removing her pants as consent," David Leslie Joseph Wilson testified.
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Premier David Eby calls out 'Swiss cheese' to Opposition's condo 'flipping' allegation

Premier David Eby calls out 'Swiss cheese' to Opposition's condo 'flipping' allegation

B.C.'s premier sold a condo in Victoria that was popular among Airbnb users; Opposition members suggest he profited from the very practice he is trying to curb.
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BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as its latest projections show inflation remaining higher in the short term.
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What's happening this weekend in New West? Top picks for Oct. 27 to 29

What's happening this weekend in New West? Top picks for Oct. 27 to 29

From a Day of the Dead dance to a Halloween party for pups — it's happening in New West this weekend
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Driver pleads guilty to causing death of two UBC students

Driver pleads guilty to causing death of two UBC students

Tim Carl Robert Goerner was charged with six counts including dangerous driving causing death and impaired driving.
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Restaurants across B.C. struggle to stay afloat

Restaurants across B.C. struggle to stay afloat

'It's so disappointing we're in this situation,' says CEO of BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association.
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Opinion: Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response

Opinion: Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response

Insights from youth about COVID-19 school closures and youth exclusion from pandemic-related decisions suggest we have an opportunity to improve how we support youths' rights.
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