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PoCo Mayor Brad West dismisses, questions report on leading right-wing merger

PoCo Mayor Brad West dismisses, questions report on leading right-wing merger

UBC political scientist says the popular mayor operates in an 'open space' free of party politics that has resulted in a broad spectrum of interest.
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Northern B.C. facing economic headwinds, says report

Northern B.C. facing economic headwinds, says report

Mega-projects wind down as forestry sector shrinks
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The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West

The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West

Wildfires have forced thousands out of several communities in Western Canada. Roughly 6,600 residents have been evacuated out of parts of Fort McMurray, Alta., while the rest of the city remains on evacuation alert. In Fort Nelson, B.C.
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As Mexico, U.S. head to polls, Trudeau still aims to host trilateral summit in 2024

As Mexico, U.S. head to polls, Trudeau still aims to host trilateral summit in 2024

OTTAWA — Canada has yet to set a date for the North American Leaders' Summit, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's still aiming to host the gathering this year.
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Opinion: B.C.’s anemic growth in private payrolls is not sustainable

Opinion: B.C.’s anemic growth in private payrolls is not sustainable

Strong headline numbers hide sluggish private sector, propped up by government hiring
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Canadian cannabis stocks rally as U.S. takes another step toward reclassifying pot

Canadian cannabis stocks rally as U.S. takes another step toward reclassifying pot

TORONTO — Canadian cannabis stocks are rallying after U.S. President Joe Biden announced the country had taken a "major step" toward reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug.
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'Not going to happen': BC Conservative leader not stepping aside

'Not going to happen': BC Conservative leader not stepping aside

Speculation about a possible BC United and BC Conservative merger kicked into high gear this week.
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Former B.C. bookkeeper handed 6-year prison sentence for $1M+ fraud

Former B.C. bookkeeper handed 6-year prison sentence for $1M+ fraud

Carey Earl defrauded Access Human Resources for seven years
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Rob Shaw: B.C. cuts deal with Meta, leaving local media in the dust amid wildfires

Rob Shaw: B.C. cuts deal with Meta, leaving local media in the dust amid wildfires

Premier David Eby's standoff with Facebook over local news access amid wildfires reveals a controversial deal that may impact public safety in British Columbia
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City of Richmond cleared of discrimination in employee COVID-19 protocol case

City of Richmond cleared of discrimination in employee COVID-19 protocol case

The city employee was asked to leave the office 'temporarily' after returning from a trip to Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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