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Ministers told to find $15 billion in government spending cuts by October deadline

Ministers told to find $15 billion in government spending cuts by October deadline

The cuts are not expected to result in federal job losses, aside from the normal attrition or redeployment of government workers.
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B.C. shatters August energy demand record amid sizzling heatwave

B.C. shatters August energy demand record amid sizzling heatwave

B.C.'s hot spot at noon Aug. 15 was Lytton at 36.7C.
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Letter: Nuisance outside New West library has become a menace

Letter: Nuisance outside New West library has become a menace

The library "has long been a haven for our homeless, a quiet place where they can read, cool off or warm up and even dry their socks, but the people parking outside who are scaring and harassing library-goers are not them," reader says.
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This limited edition keychain Compass card celebrates Vancouver's trolley bus history

This limited edition keychain Compass card celebrates Vancouver's trolley bus history

The headlights light up when you tap it at the fare gate!
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Letter: Provinces should stall carbon tax increase until next election

Letter: Provinces should stall carbon tax increase until next election

“Wait and see if new leadership takes charge in Canada to free your pocketbook,” reader says.
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Homicide team investigating “suspicious” death in New Westminster

Homicide team investigating “suspicious” death in New Westminster

Police investigating after man found dead in Quayside residence on Sunday night
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Netflix launches gaming test for televisions and computers in Canada

Netflix launches gaming test for televisions and computers in Canada

TORONTO — Netflix says it has begun an experiment allowing some Canadians to play its games on their televisions and computers.
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'It’s extremely dangerous for children': B.C. doctor's message to parents during heatwave

'It’s extremely dangerous for children': B.C. doctor's message to parents during heatwave

The danger of window falls: Expert urges parents to stay alert
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Higher taxes to address social, climate issues remain a tough sell: poll

Higher taxes to address social, climate issues remain a tough sell: poll

British Columbians are ahead of the national average on their willingness to pay higher taxes to address floods and for transit improvements
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Documents shed light on why B.C. wouldn’t back 2030 Olympics bid

Documents shed light on why B.C. wouldn’t back 2030 Olympics bid

Records released under freedom of information law show the province was considering other near-term international sporting events already scheduled to come to B.C.
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