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Seven-hour inspection to close Pattullo Bridge traffic into New West

Seven-hour inspection to close Pattullo Bridge traffic into New West

TransLink's next overnight closure is taking place Wednesday night, Nov. 1. What you need to know.
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BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

The increase would add about $2 a month to the average residential bill.
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B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

The pay increase goes into effect Jan. 1.
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B.C. non-profits to receive $60 million from government to help with their work: Eby

B.C. non-profits to receive $60 million from government to help with their work: Eby

VICTORIA — Certain non-profit organizations in British Columbia are getting $60 million from the government in grant funding to help them do their work. Premier David Eby says the help of non-profits is crucial and they benefit the people of B.C.
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Prince George RCMP officers cleared after investigation

Prince George RCMP officers cleared after investigation

Suspect was driving stolen truck when police converged on him and two women in a rural lot on July 30, 2020
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Forest range licence renewed without consultation, First Nation says

Forest range licence renewed without consultation, First Nation says

Halfway River First Nation says the provincial government has failed to consult with them over a forest tenure range located at the Crystal Springs Ranch. 
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5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's False Creek

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's False Creek

It's played a role in a lot of Vancouver's history.
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UVic clamps down on Halloween partying, 50 off-campus carloads turned away, 'lot of alcohol poured out'

UVic clamps down on Halloween partying, 50 off-campus carloads turned away, 'lot of alcohol poured out'

“A lot of alcohol was poured out on scene.” No off-campus guests allowed in student residences Oct. 27 to 31.
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Newspaper closure leaves communication gap in Northern B.C., regional district says

Newspaper closure leaves communication gap in Northern B.C., regional district says

Internet connectivity isn’t a guarantee in the Peace Region, and many residents relied on the local newspapers to access public notices advertised by the PRRD. 
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Online sextortion a growing threat, says Victoria investigator

Online sextortion a growing threat, says Victoria investigator

Darren Laur says his company has dealt with 291 victims and their families over the last two years
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