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Burnaby police sweeps sting illegal ride-hailing drivers for $57,000 in fines

Burnaby police sweeps sting illegal ride-hailing drivers for $57,000 in fines

Police tell illegal ride-hailing drivers to get certified
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B.C. Indigenous nation opposes mineral exploration in culturally sensitive area

B.C. Indigenous nation opposes mineral exploration in culturally sensitive area

VANCOUVER — A mineral exploration company with provincial permits to work in Tahltan territory in northwestern British Columbia is treading on sacred grounds, an elected leader in the nation's government says. Vancouver-based Doubleview Gold Corp.
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Police seek additional victims in B.C. after Edmonton man charged with child sex offences

Police seek additional victims in B.C. after Edmonton man charged with child sex offences

Brad Dahr of Edmonton, known in many areas as "Pastor Brad," was arrested on April 15
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B.C. health minister says delay in Moderna vaccine 'disappointing'

B.C. health minister says delay in Moderna vaccine 'disappointing'

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says news that Moderna will be delaying shipments of its COVID-19 vaccine is "disappointing.
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Court of Appeal grants partial stay in ruling on B.C. auto injuries

Court of Appeal grants partial stay in ruling on B.C. auto injuries

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Court of Appeal has granted a temporary and partial stay in the legal fight over how drivers in the province can have their accident disputes resolved.
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Saturday is Bat Appreciation Day

Saturday is Bat Appreciation Day

Local bats are coming out of hibernation and experts are asking people to report sightings
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Record year prompts B.C. to increase budget for parks by $83 million over three years

Record year prompts B.C. to increase budget for parks by $83 million over three years

VICTORIA — British Columbia will pump $83 million over three years into its parks for new campsites and to expand trails and accessibility as the province had a record-breaking year for camping reservations last year.
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2030 B.C. Olympics wouldn’t need government funding: Furlong

2030 B.C. Olympics wouldn’t need government funding: Furlong

2010 Games generated $1 billion in development, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade told.
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B.C. parks get $83-million funding boost for new campgrounds, amenities

B.C. parks get $83-million funding boost for new campgrounds, amenities

'It’s not anywhere near what we asked for, but I do really think this is a step in the right direction,' says outdoor recreation advocate.
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‘Don’t start a fire’: Sun, high temps and wind prompt weekend fire warning for B.C.

‘Don’t start a fire’: Sun, high temps and wind prompt weekend fire warning for B.C.

While there are no fire bans in place, Coastal Fire is urging caution one year after an early-season wildfire sparked in Squamish
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