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Spillway gate to remain locked while investigators probe dam tragedy

Spillway gate to remain locked while investigators probe dam tragedy

The gate for the spillway at the Cleveland Dam will remain locked while Metro Vancouver officials and the coroner work to determine why a wall of water was suddenly released from the dam on Thursday afternoon, sweeping at least one person – and likel
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Horgan calls regional transit in Sea to Sky 'critically important'

Horgan calls regional transit in Sea to Sky 'critically important'

However, the NDP leader did not make any firm promises about implementing measure in Squamish
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Airbnb blocks, cancels one-night rentals on Halloween weekend

Airbnb blocks, cancels one-night rentals on Halloween weekend

As the Halloween weekend approaches, Airbnb says it plans to deploy more stringent restrictions on, "two- and three-night reservations that may pose a heightened risk for parties."
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Here's where B.C. parties stand on homelessness and housing

Here's where B.C. parties stand on homelessness and housing

The lack of affordable housing has always been an issue. Restrictions put in place to prevent COVID-19 from spreading have also spurred an uptick in the number of people who have nowhere to go
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B.C. accounts for one-third of Canada's opioid overdoses, new data shows

B.C. accounts for one-third of Canada's opioid overdoses, new data shows

77 per cent of the deaths across Canada involved fentanyl or fentanyl analogues
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Squamish Tim Hortons drive-thru destroyed in early morning fire

Squamish Tim Hortons drive-thru destroyed in early morning fire

Person apprehended under the mental health act:RCMP
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YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

The University of British Columbia will help select the test used in a new COVID-19 rapid testing study, the Vancouver International Airport and WestJet announced Thursday.
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BC SCPA says neglected animals' medical costs could reach $100,000

BC SCPA says neglected animals' medical costs could reach $100,000

Eight puppies have already died after contracting parvovirus, despite treatment
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B.C.-wide student campaign launched to get young people to the polls

B.C.-wide student campaign launched to get young people to the polls

The BC Federation of Students (BCFS) has launched a campaign to encourage young people to vote in the upcoming provincial election.
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Contact tracing working well, with no outbreaks in B.C. schools: Henry

Contact tracing working well, with no outbreaks in B.C. schools: Henry

Health authorities were not ‘fully aligned’ on sharing COVID-19 school exposures, says Henry
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