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Opinion: A B.C. visit from St. Nicholas

Opinion: A B.C. visit from St. Nicholas

In his year-end op-ed, journalist Bob Mackin looks at the issues that have made headlines in B.C. in 2023.
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10 old-school Christmas traditions that are no longer practiced

10 old-school Christmas traditions that are no longer practiced

Hiding pickles? Lords of mischief? Stacker compiled a list of 10 Christmas traditions that are no longer widely observed using various sources.
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Evictions 'catastrophic' for B.C. seniors who lose affordable homes: seniors advocate

Evictions 'catastrophic' for B.C. seniors who lose affordable homes: seniors advocate

VICTORIA — British Columbia seniors who face eviction from long-term, affordable rental housing face "catastrophic" consequences and a growing number of older residents are at risk of becoming homeless, says the province's seniors advocate.
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B.C. artist says images of his artwork were stolen, sold on shirts by corporation

B.C. artist says images of his artwork were stolen, sold on shirts by corporation

Jordan Perkins: "I can't afford to get a lawyer to fight a giant corporation."
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Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

The PETA Foundation has written a series of alternate food options to help stop the spread.
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In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

The prime minister thanked members of the military, first responders, and volunteers who give their time to improve someone else’s holidays.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Santa is getting ready to deliver gifts

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Santa is getting ready to deliver gifts

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SLRD adds another $95k to Friendship Trail project

SLRD adds another $95k to Friendship Trail project

SLRD briefs: District seeks more funding sources for Sea to Sky Trail
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Baby boom of 59 pups helps endangered Vancouver Island marmot toward recovery

Baby boom of 59 pups helps endangered Vancouver Island marmot toward recovery

A tenacious Vancouver Island marmot's long-distance quest for love may help explain how the endangered animals are bouncing back from near extinction. Adam Taylor, executive director of the Marmot Recovery Foundation in Nanaimo, B.C.
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Editorial: Our Christmas characters show us the way at a challenging time

Editorial: Our Christmas characters show us the way at a challenging time

It is in moments like this, we can turn to the words of one of the West’s great philosophers: Dr. Seuss
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