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Squamish Nation selects planning partners for massive development project

Squamish Nation selects planning partners for massive development project

The Nation is making strides with its plans to redevelop five reserve sites on the North Shore, the Sunshine Coast and in Squamish
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British Columbians managing with strong job market despite debt worries

British Columbians managing with strong job market despite debt worries

A new poll shows the number who report debt concern has declined.
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New Playland rollercoaster threw PNE amphitheatre project for a loop

New Playland rollercoaster threw PNE amphitheatre project for a loop

Land use conflicts existed between the planned 10,000-seat venue and proposed coaster
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BC Hydro considered if pot-testing policy was disqualifying too many job candidates

BC Hydro considered if pot-testing policy was disqualifying too many job candidates

An internal briefing note from the Crown corporation suggests policy may have unnecessarily weeded out qualified candidates who posed no safety risk
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London Drugs quashes rumour it will close store at Granville and Georgia streets

London Drugs quashes rumour it will close store at Granville and Georgia streets

Store has suffered from rampant shoplifting
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Rob Shaw: A Surrey policing deal is possible, if the mayor and solicitor general can just talk

Rob Shaw: A Surrey policing deal is possible, if the mayor and solicitor general can just talk

Surrey stands to gain greater financial support if it stands down from its legal challenge to the province
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Data points: Lower Mainland housing market conditions are rapidly cooling

Data points: Lower Mainland housing market conditions are rapidly cooling

The latest real estate board data indicates fall is bringing with it a chill to the Lower Mainland market
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New rules for short‑term rentals in B.C. put investment and retirement plans into disarray

New rules for short‑term rentals in B.C. put investment and retirement plans into disarray

B.C. is striving to open up thousands of short-term rental units to the long-term market
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Flush toilets will be required at large construction sites

Flush toilets will be required at large construction sites

Details of the new rules are still being worked out, but flush toilets will be required on sites with 25 workers or more
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Wildfire research centre proposed in Kamloops

Wildfire research centre proposed in Kamloops

The proposed Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency would be headed up by Thompson Rivers University’s Dr. Mike Flannigan, a BC Research Chair, professor and renowned wildfire expert.
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