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Fines for illegal hunting and fishing more than double in B.C.

Fines for illegal hunting and fishing more than double in B.C.

The biggest fines apply to people who hunt or possess big game out of season.
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Friday night fire at GFL Environmental in Squamish

Friday night fire at GFL Environmental in Squamish

Blaze at GFL Environmental put out by Squamish firefighters—public urged to dispose of 'combustible items' properly.
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More B.C. businesses embracing 4-day work weeks

More B.C. businesses embracing 4-day work weeks

The shift can attract talent and boost productivity, but doesn’t work for all firms, say experts
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Province to buy ICBC building in North Van and develop 'hundreds' of housing units

Province to buy ICBC building in North Van and develop 'hundreds' of housing units

City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan says the plans will also include ‘job-generating, mixed-use' developments
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Provincial ministry takes action on Squamish lot

Provincial ministry takes action on Squamish lot

Abandoned cars and trash removed from the provincial land near Marina Estates, towed vehicles await owner retrieval.
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Second Narrows Bridge survivor evades collapse with fluke scuba outing 66 years ago

Second Narrows Bridge survivor evades collapse with fluke scuba outing 66 years ago

Jon Lesage, a junior ironworker at the time, went diving for crabs on June 17, 1958, while on call to work on the bridge
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Homelessness in Canada up 20% since federal strategy launched in 2018

Homelessness in Canada up 20% since federal strategy launched in 2018

Parliamentary Budget Officer report: "The program is not on track to meet its targets with respect to reducing homelessness."
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Updated: Provincial regulator orders WLNG workers onto Squamish floatel

Updated: Provincial regulator orders WLNG workers onto Squamish floatel

WLNG has been waiting on a temporary use permit from the District of Squamish; company says it is preparing to move the floatel to Squamish, as ordered.
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Baldrey: Money talks, and so has B.C. Premier David Eby. Here's why

Baldrey: Money talks, and so has B.C. Premier David Eby. Here's why

Ottawa needs to rebuild its support for British Columbia, says columnist Keith Baldrey, especially if the current government wants to stay in power.
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Gang squads from multiple B.C. cities track down suspect in stolen vehicle

Gang squads from multiple B.C. cities track down suspect in stolen vehicle

The 20-year-old suspect fled from police in Surrey and was arrested in Richmond.
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