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Judge clears up will issue involving Northern B.C. ski hill

Judge clears up will issue involving Northern B.C. ski hill

Unsigned will recognized as "testimentary intention" to hand over operation of Powder King north of Prince George to widowed wife
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Province committed to respecting Treaty 8 rights, says northern B.C. Indigenous liaison

Province committed to respecting Treaty 8 rights, says northern B.C. Indigenous liaison

Treaty rights come first, industry second, says Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation representative. 
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New housing law aims to address concerns about parks, other amenities

New housing law aims to address concerns about parks, other amenities

Such contributions have typically been negotiated during rezonings, which will no longer be needed in some cases under new provincial rules
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Burnaby Amazon driver arrested for selling deliveries on Facebook

Burnaby Amazon driver arrested for selling deliveries on Facebook

An Amazon delivery driver faces slew of theft charges after a Burnaby RCMP search warrant turned up items that should have been delivered to customers but were allegedly being sold on Facebook Marketplace instead.
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B.C. facing uptick in unauthorized midwifery claims, says regulator

B.C. facing uptick in unauthorized midwifery claims, says regulator

The BC College of Nurses and Midwives says it has received 13 reports in the past 18 months of incidents involving unauthorized midwifery practitioners and/or unauthorized use of title.
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B.C. NDP snap 2020 election not unconstitutional, court rules

B.C. NDP snap 2020 election not unconstitutional, court rules

John Horgan's snap 2020 election call didn't violate law, B.C.'s Court of Appeal has ruled.
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B.C., Newfoundland agree to share details on growing hydrogen sectors

B.C., Newfoundland agree to share details on growing hydrogen sectors

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The premiers of British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador have agreed to share information on developing the hydrogen energy sector in both provinces in a bid to become more efficient.
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WeWork seeking to exit some Canadian locations as part of bankruptcy filings

WeWork seeking to exit some Canadian locations as part of bankruptcy filings

TORONTO — WeWork Inc. is seeking an early exit of several Canadian leases as part of bankruptcy proceedings for the once high-flying office sharing company.
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Paulina Cameron: New DEI Index to help close the funding gap for women in business

Paulina Cameron: New DEI Index to help close the funding gap for women in business

Launched by The Forum with broad stakeholder support, the index aims to accelerate financial inclusion and access
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BCUC approves Senakw district energy plant

BCUC approves Senakw district energy plant

System expected to be in service by February 2025; seven residential towers are scheduled to be occupied between 2025 and 2027.
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