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District of Squamish seeks to create new residential zone

District of Squamish seeks to create new residential zone

The zone would usurp many current residential zones and allow multiple dwelling residences in addition to single and two-unit residences.
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Worker housing floated for Upper Lillooet River hydro projects north of Pemberton

Worker housing floated for Upper Lillooet River hydro projects north of Pemberton

The proposal calls for temporary housing for up to 20 workers at the hydroelectric facilities, located 75km from Pemberton
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B.C. restaurant fined $7K for serving beer to minor

B.C. restaurant fined $7K for serving beer to minor

An underage Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch agent walked into Wings Tap and Grill in Abbotsford and was served a beer without being asked for ID.
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Most evictions started by landlords and against younger Canadians, survey finds

Most evictions started by landlords and against younger Canadians, survey finds

Evictees show a lower level of trust in people and in turn have reported poorer mental health, according to Statistics Canada.
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Letter: Vail Resorts needs safety solution at Whistler Blackcomb

Letter: Vail Resorts needs safety solution at Whistler Blackcomb

'The fact is there are too many collisions that result in injuries with no responsibility'
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Okanagan company gets green light for GMO non-browning apple

Okanagan company gets green light for GMO non-browning apple

Okanagan Specialty Fruits highlights benefits of bioengineered produce.
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BC United leader says solution to illicit drugs in hospitals is 'just say no'

BC United leader says solution to illicit drugs in hospitals is 'just say no'

Kevin Falcon says he would ban open drug use in hospitals
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'Very smart' B.C. orca calf evades rescuers, forcing switch in tactics

'Very smart' B.C. orca calf evades rescuers, forcing switch in tactics

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — A "very smart" orca calf trapped in a remote B.C. lagoon managed to dodge a 50-strong rescue team using boats, divers, nets and sophisticated underwater detection equipment in an attempt to save her life on Friday.
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'Factory-built housing' linchpin in solving Canada's housing crisis, says former mayor

'Factory-built housing' linchpin in solving Canada's housing crisis, says former mayor

Co-chair of housing and climate task force says B.C. forestry industry to play key role in building 5.8 million homes through 'factorization' of Canadian housing.
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B.C. court upholds road rage sentence

B.C. court upholds road rage sentence

It started with two drivers giving each other the finger and resulted in one being stabbed with his own knife.
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