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One of these new Vancouver restaurants could be the best in Canada this year

One of these new Vancouver restaurants could be the best in Canada this year

Plus another five in British Columbia are among the 30 coast-to-coast spots in the running for one of the country's top restaurant honours
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Billboard in Seattle promoting Richmond sparks social media debate

Billboard in Seattle promoting Richmond sparks social media debate

The Tourism Richmond advertising campaign down south has caused a stir on Reddit
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Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

A May 2023 memo from BC Timber Sales gives direction for logging to proceed in certain old-growth forests where First Nations haven't responded or where road building elsewhere is deemed not economically feasible.
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Music, games and fun: The return of SFU StreetFest 2023 is this weekend

Music, games and fun: The return of SFU StreetFest 2023 is this weekend

A silent auction, free movie, food trucks, games and more at the two-day event in Burnaby.
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B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

Every child in B.C. is eligible for a free, one-time $1,200 RESP grant, with no contribution, upon turning six and until the age of nine; but only roughly half of children are receiving it, according to the B.C. government.
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BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

The B.C. General Employees’ Union wants to see rent control tied to units, which prevents landlords from raising rents an unlimited amount when a new tenant moves in
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B.C. man ordered extradited to U.S. in cocaine-marijuana conspiracy case

B.C. man ordered extradited to U.S. in cocaine-marijuana conspiracy case

Roger Ellingson is allegedly part of a conspiracy to traffic large quantities of drugs and millions of dollars.
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B.C. court upholds $500K wages fine against port trucking companies

B.C. court upholds $500K wages fine against port trucking companies

Regulator's audit found companies owed employee drivers $1.6 million.
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Photos: 20 affordable rental units come to South Burnaby in new development

Photos: 20 affordable rental units come to South Burnaby in new development

Residents are moving into a new five-storey Burnaby development with 122 condos and 20 non-market rental units — with monthly rent for a studio at $375.
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Opinion: Proven ways to reduce the scale and severity of wildfires

Opinion: Proven ways to reduce the scale and severity of wildfires

Spending more money on firefighting won't save us, writes Robert Gray.
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