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West Vancouver woman sentenced in New Zealand for causing crash that seriously injured teens

West Vancouver woman sentenced in New Zealand for causing crash that seriously injured teens

The Canadian youth field hockey coach is leaving the country, after pleading guilty in court this week
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B.C.'s ombudsperson wants code-of-conduct laws, integrity tools for local politicians

B.C.'s ombudsperson wants code-of-conduct laws, integrity tools for local politicians

Current codes of conduct for local elected officials "remain entirely optional," says Jay Chalke.
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Updated: B.C. greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill

Updated: B.C. greenlights Mount Polley dam increase at site of major mine spill

In 2014, a dam holding back waste at the Mount Polley Mine collapsed, triggering one of the largest environmental disasters in B.C. history
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Stir stick that detects spiked drinks developed by researchers at Vancouver university

Stir stick that detects spiked drinks developed by researchers at Vancouver university

In 30 seconds, it can detect things like GHB and ketamine.
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Mario Canseco: British Columbians rethink grocery bills as Trump tariffs loom

Mario Canseco: British Columbians rethink grocery bills as Trump tariffs loom

Research Co. polling shows many are willing to pay more for local produce but remain uncertain about food security
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Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses

Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses

Former chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says the study did not capture the "significant" decrease in opioid-related deaths in B.C. in 2024 — the lowest rate since 2020.
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I Watched This Game: Demko and depth scoring get Canucks past Islanders

I Watched This Game: Demko and depth scoring get Canucks past Islanders

Kiefer Sherwood had a three-point night, while Aatu Räty came up with a big goal against his former team.
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Opinion: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion

Opinion: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion

As pets increasingly become integral to our emotional lives, acknowledging the relevance of this relationship is fundamental.
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Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize

Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize

After a long campaign by UFCW Local 1518, drivers have cast ballots on certification.
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Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Researchers say the delay, which averaged 618 days in Canada, could restrict scientists' ability to track the next pandemic.
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