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Vancouver council allows 'mass timber' buildings up to 18 storeys

Vancouver council allows 'mass timber' buildings up to 18 storeys

City’s chief building official: “When there is a fire in a mass timber building, we see charring that takes place, and the charring actually helps protect the remainder of the structure.”
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Someone tried to resell a BC Parks campsite and got caught

Someone tried to resell a BC Parks campsite and got caught

People should only buy reservations from the official BC Parks website, staff warn.
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B.C. coal mining company penalized $41,100

B.C. coal mining company penalized $41,100

Between 2020 and 2023, the company failed to properly monitor mine waste flowing into a nearby fish-bearing tributary, according to a recent decision.
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B.C. poised to become a quantum technology powerhouse

B.C. poised to become a quantum technology powerhouse

Experts say commercial quantum computing will be disruptive, available in five years.
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Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles and Paris for 50% off

Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles and Paris for 50% off

See two world-class destinations for half the price you would pay just to see one.
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BCWS anticipating busy wildfire season, but not as extreme as record-breaking 2023

BCWS anticipating busy wildfire season, but not as extreme as record-breaking 2023

Forests Minister Bruce Ralston: "The wildfire season is well underway in British Columbia."
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'Waiting for more intel': Search for B.C. climbers missing 12 days on hold

'Waiting for more intel': Search for B.C. climbers missing 12 days on hold

More snow is expected to fall over Atwell Peak in the coming days, adding challenges to the search efforts.
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French-style high tea restaurant opens inside Richmond hotel

French-style high tea restaurant opens inside Richmond hotel

Versante Hotel in Richmond partners with Vancouver-based bakery
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Fired B.C. environmental officer who feared for safety given years of back pay, job back

Fired B.C. environmental officer who feared for safety given years of back pay, job back

Former Canadian environmental officer who feared for her life at work wins multi-year case. The labour board ruling raises concerns she was fired as an example to other government employees.
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Vancouver firefighters rescue person from burning vehicle inside building

Vancouver firefighters rescue person from burning vehicle inside building

Traffic may be affected while fire investigators are on scene.
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