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Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

"These types of investments save lives," Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Friday.
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Squamish council says ‘hell yeah’ to giving up powers to approve parental leave

Squamish council says ‘hell yeah’ to giving up powers to approve parental leave

Council signed off on parental leave for one member, but want the province to change rules so elected officials can take parental leave without colleague approval
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B.C. police officer's drunk driving job suspension called inadequate

B.C. police officer's drunk driving job suspension called inadequate

B.C.'s Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has ruled a review of the findings is in the public interest.
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'Sophisticated' state actor behind B.C. government cyberattacks, say officials

'Sophisticated' state actor behind B.C. government cyberattacks, say officials

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has determined a state actor or state-sponsored actor is behind a serious cyber-security attack on provincial government digital infrastructure.
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Surrey mayor challenges regional climate plans as 'too prescriptive'

Surrey mayor challenges regional climate plans as 'too prescriptive'

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke led a challenge against the recommendations to protect trees and measure climate impacts, saying they were 'too prescriptive' for 'growth communities.'
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Bailey Street development in Squamish clears another hurdle

Bailey Street development in Squamish clears another hurdle

Squamish council gave second reading to rezoning for the ‘Village on Bailey’ proposed development on the edge of downtown Squamish, paving the way for a future public hearing.
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Rob Shaw: Eby tosses TNT at utility commission’s independence with latest ICBC rebates

Rob Shaw: Eby tosses TNT at utility commission’s independence with latest ICBC rebates

Premier's AC/DC-inspired announcement unveils ICBC rebates for 3.5M residents in wake of botched drug decriminalization pilot
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Baa-tter days ahead: B.C. farm gives second chances to farmyard friends

Baa-tter days ahead: B.C. farm gives second chances to farmyard friends

From bonded goats and water buffaloes to cows and quails, this farm is taking care of abused, injured or neglected animals.
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B.C. adds 23K jobs in April as film sector comes roaring back to life

B.C. adds 23K jobs in April as film sector comes roaring back to life

Film and TV sector adds 23,400 jobs in April, unemployment falls to 5%
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Stonehenge exhibit at Royal B.C. Museum brings science to ancient mystery

Stonehenge exhibit at Royal B.C. Museum brings science to ancient mystery

Isotope studies of bones and ancient DNA reconstructing human genomes are shedding light on the ancestral origins of Stonehenge people.
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