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Human poop pollution targeted in new B.C. early warning system

Human poop pollution targeted in new B.C. early warning system

A molecular PCR test will be developed to distinguish between human and animal fecal pollution in the Salish Sea. The results are expected to reduce beach closures and shellfish contamination.
B.C. real estate agent fined $55K, loses licence after assignment misconduct

B.C. real estate agent fined $55K, loses licence after assignment misconduct

Gina Takhar voluntarily surrendered her license in August 2020 but BCFSA pursued cancellation of the licence, plus a penalty.
Study says women well represented in commercial real estate. Insiders disagree

Study says women well represented in commercial real estate. Insiders disagree

Women account for nearly half of the workforce in Canadian commercial real estate firms.
'Air-to-marine': YVR floats idea of cargo-laden barges

'Air-to-marine': YVR floats idea of cargo-laden barges

Province announced $800,000 for sustainability projects at airport
B.C. eateries, pubs seeing steepest sales drops among provinces

B.C. eateries, pubs seeing steepest sales drops among provinces

Sales declines in January were evident on year-over-year and month-over month bases.
ICYMI: ‘Hare’ are Easter activities happening in Squamish

ICYMI: ‘Hare’ are Easter activities happening in Squamish

There are several Sea to Sky Easter activities to enjoy over the next week.
New, improved stun gun is accepted for police use in B.C., province says

New, improved stun gun is accepted for police use in B.C., province says

The government says the weapon is already authorized for use in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
These six Metro Vancouver parks are booze-friendly in summer 2024

These six Metro Vancouver parks are booze-friendly in summer 2024

Regional parks in the Lower Mainland are getting designated drinking zones this summer after a pilot project was approved by the regional board March 22.
The Canucks could clinch a playoff berth tonight (with a little help)

The Canucks could clinch a playoff berth tonight (with a little help)

The Canucks could be the first team in the NHL this season to officially clinch a spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
That text you got about speeding in a school zone is a scam

That text you got about speeding in a school zone is a scam

The message claims you were caught speeding in a school zone and asks you to pay your ticket on a fake PayBC website.
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