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Genus Capital ordered to repay $1.67 million to clients after compliance failure

Genus Capital ordered to repay $1.67 million to clients after compliance failure

Fine for misuse of ‘soft dollars’ the first issued by BCSC
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Uber begins pushing hopeful B.C. drivers to get Class 4 licences

Uber begins pushing hopeful B.C. drivers to get Class 4 licences

The ride-hailing company is trying to determine if there will be enough drivers to meet market demand in B.C.
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Bench dedicated to New West teacher killed in crash allowed to stay

Bench dedicated to New West teacher killed in crash allowed to stay

But the reprieve might only be temporary
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‘Free speech’ advocate’s talk cancelled second time in New West in 2 months

‘Free speech’ advocate’s talk cancelled second time in New West in 2 months

Jenn Smith speaks against 'transgender politics,' claims critics stifle free speech
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We have the best public transit system in North America

We have the best public transit system in North America

“Hard work and dedication” has led TransLink to be recognized as the best large public transit system in North America.
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Popular tea recalled in B.C. over salmonella concerns

Popular tea recalled in B.C. over salmonella concerns

Gaia Garden Herbals is recalling its Gaia Balancing Tea, which is sold in a number of stores across the province
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Harry McWatters, the ‘Godfather of B.C. wine,’ has died

Harry McWatters, the ‘Godfather of B.C. wine,’ has died

The 74-year-old had been in the wine business longer than anyone else in Canada
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Oil spill would ‘devastate’ sensitive species in Brunette River, advocates say

Oil spill would ‘devastate’ sensitive species in Brunette River, advocates say

New West and Burnaby politicians toured the protected area with environmental advocates Tuesday morning
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Yacht owners rescue dog from chilly sea

Yacht owners rescue dog from chilly sea

A Victoria man is applauding the owners of a yacht who plucked his dog from the ocean after it either fell or jumped off a boat on a trip between Vancouver Island and the San Juan Islands.
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Police investigating possible New West shooting this afternoon

Police investigating possible New West shooting this afternoon

New Westminster Police Department says someone reported a possible shooting and are looking for witnesses. Today (Monday) at approximately 4:40 p.m., the New Westminster Police responded to the area of 9 th Street and St.
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