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Squamish’s Matthews West takes on Port Alberni project

Squamish’s Matthews West takes on Port Alberni project

The developer behind Oceanfront Squamish will develop the Somass Lands in the Vancouver Island city.
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Squamish climbers: Lillooet Ice Climbing Festival returns end of January

Squamish climbers: Lillooet Ice Climbing Festival returns end of January

Vendor Village, gear demos, and clinics available on both days.
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B.C. woman sues after alleged clerical error delays cancer diagnosis

B.C. woman sues after alleged clerical error delays cancer diagnosis

A retired nurse diagnosed with anal cancer has filed a lawsuit against four doctors and a health authority after a delayed cancer diagnosis.
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British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

West Coast residents much more willing to spend $500 or more on gifts this year than other Canadians, according to Research Co. survey
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Eco-friendly replacements for 50 plastic items in your life

Eco-friendly replacements for 50 plastic items in your life

Only about 9% of all the plastic ever created has been recycled.
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Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are down in B.C., but other respiratory illnesses are on the rise.
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U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada's tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn't seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden.
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Commissioners vote 4-3 against Vancouver mayor’s plan to abolish elected park board

Commissioners vote 4-3 against Vancouver mayor’s plan to abolish elected park board

Brennan Bastyovanszky, Laura Christensen, Scott Jensen, Tom Digby push to stop Ken Sim’s move to scrap board
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Written warning handed out after cougar carcass beheaded

Written warning handed out after cougar carcass beheaded

The cougar had been shot and killed by Victoria police Nov. 21 after prowling the Gorge-Selkirk Waterfront area
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Permanent residents of Mosquito Creek Marina to be safe from eviction

Permanent residents of Mosquito Creek Marina to be safe from eviction

The May eviction date will only now concern temporary residents and non-live in boaters with moorage, the marina has said in an update
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