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B.C. court room closures damage justice, say lawyers

B.C. court room closures damage justice, say lawyers

Delays not fair to accused people waiting for their day in court, trial lawyers say
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Research study finds veggie eaters are happier

Research study finds veggie eaters are happier

Eating spinach and carrots daily: A recipe for health and happiness.
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Sizzling hot spell settles over B.C., adding to wildfire woes

Sizzling hot spell settles over B.C., adding to wildfire woes

The wildfire service is reporting about 375 fires around B.C., with about 11 recorded since midday Sunday and another 11 still ranked as fires of note, meaning they are highly visible or threaten people or property.
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B.C. man who killed wife, children has sentence lightened after Supreme Court ruling

B.C. man who killed wife, children has sentence lightened after Supreme Court ruling

The man, who was serving a life sentence with no chance of parole for 35 years, will now have a shot at parole 10 years earlier.
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Stay cool New West: Heat warning continues with cooling venues open

Stay cool New West: Heat warning continues with cooling venues open

Heat warning: New West temperatures to soar before easing off later in the week
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BC Hydro bids to raise EV charging fees, but customers say time-based fees are unfair

BC Hydro bids to raise EV charging fees, but customers say time-based fees are unfair

Crown corporation wants to raise rates at public electric vehicle charging stations by 15 per cent next month
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Keith Baldrey: Conspiracy theories tarnish Poilievre’s shiny rebranding bid

Keith Baldrey: Conspiracy theories tarnish Poilievre’s shiny rebranding bid

Conservative leader’s attempt to change his image is hobbled by his continued coddling of fringe elements among party’s supporters.
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Coquitlam cops search for missing First Nations councillor and man

Coquitlam cops search for missing First Nations councillor and man

Stephanie Patterson, who was elected to Kwikwetlem First Nation in March, is missing with David Hall, police say.
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What’s up New West? The week ahead: Aug. 14 to 20

What’s up New West? The week ahead: Aug. 14 to 20

Summer days drifting away? — don’t worry, you’ve still got time
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Opinion: How language can turn down the temperature of heated climate change discourse

Opinion: How language can turn down the temperature of heated climate change discourse

Language is adaptive, self-balancing and evolves with environmental change. Understanding this may be the key to improving the conversation around climate change.
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