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UBC professor has advice for anyone thinking of running for office

UBC professor has advice for anyone thinking of running for office

Thinking of a run for public office? A University of B.C. professor has some advice for you. “Know why you wish to serve,” says Maxwell Cameron, director of the Institute for Future Legislators.
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New payroll tax costs the Tri-Cities at least $1.5 million

New payroll tax costs the Tri-Cities at least $1.5 million

A new Employer Health Tax that will pay for the provincial government’s scrapping of Medical Services Plan premiums will result in a $1.5-million bill for Tri-City taxpayers.
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City council boosts electric vehicle infrastructure

City council boosts electric vehicle infrastructure

All parking stalls in new, multi-residential buildings will have to be electric-vehicle ready after a council voted unanimously on Wednesday in favour of staff recommendations designed to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Vancouver.
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I Watched This Game: Canucks on five-game losing streak, three-game goalless streak

I Watched This Game: Canucks on five-game losing streak, three-game goalless streak

Canucks 0, Ducks 3
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B.C. startups can vie for $275,000 in prize money and mentorship opportunities

B.C. startups can vie for $275,000 in prize money and mentorship opportunities

BCIC-New Ventures competition deadline is April 16
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Affleck teed off over mayor’s motion to turn Langara golf course into park

Affleck teed off over mayor’s motion to turn Langara golf course into park

The future of Langara golf course is up for debate after a surprise motion from Mayor Gregor Robertson. Council was initially set to consider a $3-million upgrade to the course’s drainage system, which was approved by park board commissioners Monday.
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Police release video of suspects in robbery stabbing

Coquitlam RCMP hopes witnesses of Jan. 25 incident will come forward
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Non-profits feel the pinch of province's new payroll tax: MLA

Non-profits feel the pinch of province's new payroll tax: MLA

Liberal MLA questions the impact of NDP's budget change
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Stick-taps and Glove-drops: Canucks at Ducks, March 14, 2018

Stick-taps and Glove-drops: Canucks at Ducks, March 14, 2018

Kudos and critiques from tonight's game.
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Toys R Us says Vancouver stores will stay open

Toys R Us says Vancouver stores will stay open

As stores across the U.K. and U.S. prepare to close, negotiations underway for buyer of Canadian outlets
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