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Thinner forests key to industry prosperity

Thinner forests key to industry prosperity

Freya Logging owner Liam Parfitt says reforested clearcut blocks too often ignored, thinning needed to reduce fire hazard, restore fibre supply
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Local skier wins Canada Games gold

Local skier wins Canada Games gold

Other Prince George athletes begin their Canada Winter Games medal quests this week in judo and archery
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Spring on the doorstep, but winter storms threaten Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.

Spring on the doorstep, but winter storms threaten Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.

VANCOUVER — The official start of spring is under three weeks away but Environment Canada says another winter blast is hammering northwestern parts of the province and is expected to hit the south coast before Thursday.
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Budget includes spending on housing, health and to cushion rising cost of living

Budget includes spending on housing, health and to cushion rising cost of living

The budget includes $6.4 billion in health-care spending over the next three years, $4.2 billion in housing initiatives and $4.5 billion in measures to deal with the rising cost of living.
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Saanich big bang theories abound, but so far no answers

Saanich big bang theories abound, but so far no answers

The bang heard in Victoria, Saanich and Langford late Friday was reportedly so loud that it shook windows.
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Provincial budget earmarks $867 million for mental health and addictions services

Provincial budget earmarks $867 million for mental health and addictions services

VICTORIA — British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says this year's budget marks the largest investment in mental health and addictions services in provincial history. The B.C.
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Budget 2023: Tourism funding increases slightly in B.C. budget

Budget 2023: Tourism funding increases slightly in B.C. budget

Funding for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport to increase by 5.2 per cent
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Budget 2023: Business group gives budget C- letter grade

Budget 2023: Business group gives budget C- letter grade

Budget didn't take steps to address concerns made by the business community: B.C. Chamber of Commerce
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No path to restarting Taylor mill, Canfor says

No path to restarting Taylor mill, Canfor says

Canfor Corp. says it is does not see a path forward to restarting its pulp mill operations in Taylor, and has begun exploring alternative uses for the site.
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Here's what people are saying in reaction to the British Columbia budget

Here's what people are saying in reaction to the British Columbia budget

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government released a budget Tuesday that promises billions in new spending on health, housing and cost-of-living supports, as well as a return to deficits.
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