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Man should get 4 years for pointing loaded gun at Burnaby officer's face: Crown

Man should get 4 years for pointing loaded gun at Burnaby officer's face: Crown

Jonathan Joshua Huete, 30, was arrested with a loaded handgun in the underground parkade of a Burnaby apartment highrise in February 2020.
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B.C. ends consumer carbon tax after marathon debate in legislature

B.C. ends consumer carbon tax after marathon debate in legislature

British Columbia drivers are looking at the gas pumps for a sign of tax relief after the early-morning approval of legislation ending the carbon tax after 17 years.
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Police investigate 'suspicious' fires in three Langley, B.C., homes

Police investigate 'suspicious' fires in three Langley, B.C., homes

LANGLEY, B.C. — Mounties in Langley, B.C., say they are investigating three separate house fires that broke out early Tuesday. Police say fire crews were first called at 3:15 a.m. to a fire in a home in the 19900 block of 76 Ave.
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'Missed opportunity': Rejection of bid for fifth new vessel disappoints BC Ferries

'Missed opportunity': Rejection of bid for fifth new vessel disappoints BC Ferries

BC Ferries' chief executive said Monday he is "at odds" with a regulator's decision to approve four new vessels instead of the five it had requested, calling it "a missed opportunity" to ensure reliable service in the future.
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B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

British Columbia is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.
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150kg meth seizures at Vancouver airport, bound for Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand

150kg meth seizures at Vancouver airport, bound for Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand

VANCOUVER — Border officers have announced the seizure of almost 150 kilograms of methamphetamine bound for export at Vancouver International Airport, with some of the drugs disguised as gifts or masked with vinegar and pepper to hide their smell.
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'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

"We are the greatest nation on Earth," Junos host Michael Bublé said during his opening monologue. "And we are not for sale."
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Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

British Columbia's government has called in a special mediator to try and solve a months-long labour dispute impacting the Kootenay Lake ferry.
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VPD arrest armed suspects in stolen car in Vancouver's West End

VPD arrest armed suspects in stolen car in Vancouver's West End

'The investigation is ongoing and we anticipate multiple criminal charges'
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'Greedy' pop star Tate McRae pockets a leading four wins at Junos pre-telecast ceremony

'Greedy' pop star Tate McRae pockets a leading four wins at Junos pre-telecast ceremony

VANCOUVER — Calgary pop star Tate McRae was feeling the wealth at the Juno Awards industry gala on Saturday.
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