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Indigenous advocate from Kamloops recognized in Flare Magazine

Indigenous advocate from Kamloops recognized in Flare Magazine

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B.C.’s Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys

B.C.’s Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys

C Hydro is reminding British Columbians to conserve power over the holidays after a report commissioned by the utility found the arrival of guests for Christmas dinner results in a 15% increase in electricity usage.
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Historic Vancouver neighbourhood will light up with Not-So-Silent Nights this month

Historic Vancouver neighbourhood will light up with Not-So-Silent Nights this month

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UBC declares climate emergency, will divest from fossil fuels

UBC declares climate emergency, will divest from fossil fuels

The University of BC’s board of governors has declared climate change an emergency and now plans to divest its endowment fund from fossil fuels.
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Massive lineups form for TransLink’s new ‘Compass Mini’ cards

Photo: @Michael1957ff / Twitter TransLink has announced that it will be limiting the number of Compass Mini cards to two per person while supplies last due to high demand. On Dec.
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How Vancouver is helping Surrey get its own police force

How Vancouver is helping Surrey get its own police force

The Vancouver Police Department has suggested sharing its emergency response teams and other specialized units with a new Surrey police department.
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You won’t be paying MSP premiums in B.C. as of January 1, 2020

You won’t be paying MSP premiums in B.C. as of January 1, 2020

British Columbians will no longer pay Medical Services Plan premiums as of January 1, 2020
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Metro Vancouver transit workers ratify deal with Coast Mountain Bus Company

Metro Vancouver transit workers ratify deal with Coast Mountain Bus Company

Metro Vancouver bus and SeaBus operators and maintenance workers represented by Unifor have ratified their new contract with Coast Mountain Bus Company.
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Sleep scientists say a switch to permanent Daylight Savings Time is reckless

Sleep scientists say a switch to permanent Daylight Savings Time is reckless

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Vancouver Police call for witnesses to hit and run that left man 'screaming in pain'

Vancouver Police call for witnesses to hit and run that left man 'screaming in pain'

Police believe a vehicle struck the man near Kaslo and Franklin streets and drove off without stopping just after 7 p.m. on Nov. 29. Police say officers found the man in the middle of the road, screaming in pain.
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