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Editorial: Kudos to BC Hydro on its handling of the recent storm

Editorial: Kudos to BC Hydro on its handling of the recent storm

In the face of a major power outage caused by a recent wind and rain storm, BC Hydro's response shines a light on the strength of British Columbia's electricity system
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B.C. lawyer says U.S. stock fraud case against Hells Angel a 'house of cards'

B.C. lawyer says U.S. stock fraud case against Hells Angel a 'house of cards'

Lawyers for accused in major international U.S. stock fraud scheme argue U.S. officials haven't proven enough of their case against two Canadian citizens in order to extradite them to New York to face a criminal trial.
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B.C.-based Helijet orders first electric vertical-takeoff aircraft

B.C.-based Helijet orders first electric vertical-takeoff aircraft

VICTORIA — Vancouver-based Helijet International has placed what it says is Canada's first order for an electric vertical-takeoff aircraft to add to its current fleet of passenger and cargo helicopters.
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Jimmy Pattison's West Van waterfront house headed for demolition

Jimmy Pattison's West Van waterfront house headed for demolition

It looked like the house was going to be saved, but Jimmy Pattison’s former home will likely be demolished
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District of Squamish opens draft financial plan for public review

District of Squamish opens draft financial plan for public review

The 2024-2028 plan is available for public review, with in-person discussions scheduled. The budget proposes property tax increases of about 9% for 2024 and utility rates up an average of 3.7%.
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Here's how to save hundreds on direct, round-trip flights from Vancouver to Sydney, Australia

Here's how to save hundreds on direct, round-trip flights from Vancouver to Sydney, Australia

We can all say "G'day" to a good flight deal.
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B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

By 2035, the sector could be less than half the size it was in 2005, according to analysts.
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Squamish BMXer Teigen Pascual ninth at 2023 Pan Am Games

Squamish BMXer Teigen Pascual ninth at 2023 Pan Am Games

Molly Simpson clinched silver for Canada
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Surrey RCMP seizes $100,000 of illegal fireworks from store

Surrey RCMP seizes $100,000 of illegal fireworks from store

Halloween and Diwali offer up a double whammy of interest in fireworks in Surrey.
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'Absolutely not': No more carve-outs when it comes to carbon pricing, Trudeau says

'Absolutely not': No more carve-outs when it comes to carbon pricing, Trudeau says

There will be no further carbon price carve-outs, including for natural gas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, as criticism of his decision to temporarily exempt home heating oil from the policy mounts and his cabinet tries to quiet accusat
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