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Many taxis, ride-share vehicles not operating in poor road conditions

Many taxis, ride-share vehicles not operating in poor road conditions

Many taxi drivers aren’t leaving their homes right now; others are having trouble navigating streets that remain unplowed, says B.C. Taxi Association head
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Saanich woman loses thousands of dollars to puppy scam

Saanich woman loses thousands of dollars to puppy scam

The woman responded to an online ad for a Maltese puppy, but after she sent a requested money order, she was told to buy and send Visa gift cards or the puppy’s life would be at risk
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When the going got tough, this cyclist created a bicycle with a snow plow

When the going got tough, this cyclist created a bicycle with a snow plow

Appliance repair guy and longtime bike tinkerer Phil Marciniak was uniquely prepared for this week’s snow — he’s already invented a homemade bike plow
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Snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain: prepare for power outages, cancelled flights and ferry sailings

Snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain: prepare for power outages, cancelled flights and ferry sailings

On Friday, there'll be no Greater Victoria bus service until at least 10:30 a.m., B.C. Transit said. Most Friday morning departures at Victoria International Airport were cancelled. B.C. Ferries cancelled several morning sailings.
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RCMP seek motive after shooting in Surrey, B.C., seriously injures one man

RCMP seek motive after shooting in Surrey, B.C., seriously injures one man

SURREY, B.C. — A man has been seriously injured in a shooting in Surrey, B.C. A statement from Surrey RCMP says members were called to a home in the Whalley neighbourhood at about 9:30 Thursday night.
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B.C. drivers warned to stay off roads amid dire warnings about snow and freezing rain

B.C. drivers warned to stay off roads amid dire warnings about snow and freezing rain

VANCOUVER — Drivers across much of southern B.C. are being asked to avoid non-essential trips as snow and freezing rain threaten to close highways, knock out power and make travel dangerous.
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Update: B.C.’s crypto crackdown won't impact northern B.C. Bitcoin miner

Update: B.C.’s crypto crackdown won't impact northern B.C. Bitcoin miner

Iris Energy’s Bitcoin mining operations in Prince George and Mackenzie became operational earlier this year.
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B.C. Mounties seize cache of firearms in Coquitlam warehouse

B.C. Mounties seize cache of firearms in Coquitlam warehouse

Assault-style rifles, 3D guns, ammunition and body armour seized by RCMP
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Court refuses sale of North Van's Cypress Gardens to developer

Court refuses sale of North Van's Cypress Gardens to developer

Recent decision is the second time in a decade a sale offer has been rejected by a B.C. Supreme Court justice
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Guest list for Eby swearing-in as B.C. premier didn’t include Appadurai

Guest list for Eby swearing-in as B.C. premier didn’t include Appadurai

The name of David Eby’s challenger for the NDP leadership does not appear on the guest list for his swearing-in as Premier. Eby took the oath of office Nov. 18 from Lt.-Gov.
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