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B.C. creates enforcement teams in 12 communities to tackle repeat violent offenders

B.C. creates enforcement teams in 12 communities to tackle repeat violent offenders

NANAIMO, B.C. — The British Columbia government says it's forming teams of police, prosecutors and probation officers to tackle repeat violent offenders in an effort to improve public safety.
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Northern B.C. resort built by HGTV’s Timber Kings up for sale

Northern B.C. resort built by HGTV’s Timber Kings up for sale

The 11,000 square-foot resort in B.C.’s Peace Region has been listed for just under $2 million
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B.C. film sector bracing for Hollywood writers’ strike

B.C. film sector bracing for Hollywood writers’ strike

City’s selling points ready it for rebound when production demand resumes
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B.C. film and television industry feeling the effects of The CW Network’s production pullback

B.C. film and television industry feeling the effects of The CW Network’s production pullback

The industry faces a reset as its biggest production player withdraws from the market
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What the East Hastings encampment looks like — one week later

What the East Hastings encampment looks like — one week later

Troy Awasis: "You rip everyone's tents down — that's not going to solve the problem."
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Ryan Reynolds' tribute shirt for Port Coquitlam hero raises $1M in pre-sale funds

Ryan Reynolds' tribute shirt for Port Coquitlam hero raises $1M in pre-sale funds

The milestone is reached on the same day Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope 43 years ago.
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B.C. earmarks $9M in tech partnership to boost digital permitting process

B.C. earmarks $9M in tech partnership to boost digital permitting process

Partnership will build off of previously announced initiatives to speed up and lower the costs of permit approvals in the province
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Engineering firm fined $1M over B.C. spill linked to 85 trout deaths

Engineering firm fined $1M over B.C. spill linked to 85 trout deaths

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia court has ordered an international engineering firm to pay a $1-million fine for releasing a harmful substance that flowed into a Metro Vancouver creek, after an investigation into the deaths of dozens of fish.
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Indigenous leader, poet to receive honorary degree at UNBC

Indigenous leader, poet to receive honorary degree at UNBC

Secwépemc knowledge holder, educator and poet Garry Gottfriedson will be the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at UNBC
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FortisBC considers leasing BC Rail property in Squamish's Industrial Park

FortisBC considers leasing BC Rail property in Squamish's Industrial Park

If the lease occurs, the property would be for a construction laydown yard for Eagle Mountain to Woodfibre pipeline construction activities in 2023.
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