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'Aggressive' wildfire shuts B.C. highway as military and officials set to meet

'Aggressive' wildfire shuts B.C. highway as military and officials set to meet

The BC Wildfire Service says an "aggressive" fire that exploded in size over the weekend has cut off a highway on the central coast, while more than a dozen new blazes have been sparked since Sunday.
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Baldrey: Federal election could raise constitutional intrigue

Baldrey: Federal election could raise constitutional intrigue

Could the second-place finisher wind up forming government in Ottawa next time out?
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Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

OTTAWA — At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada's plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counterbalance its aging demographic.
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Photos: Symphony in the Park brings film-theme faves to Burnaby

Photos: Symphony in the Park brings film-theme faves to Burnaby

Outdoor attraction revisits Deer Lake Park as Vancouver Symphony Orchestra pays homage to the movies.
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Letter: Opponents shut out in city hall survey

Letter: Opponents shut out in city hall survey

Reader takes issue with municipal survey on new location for city hall that claims local government has 'no other option.'
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New B.C. bail program wrapped up in labour court action

New B.C. bail program wrapped up in labour court action

The bail program was implemented to address staffing and assignment of Crown counsel who carry out bail-related responsibilities.
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B.C. wildfires on the rise amid drought, federal help on the way

B.C. wildfires on the rise amid drought, federal help on the way

The number of wildfires in British Columbia continues to rise amid persistent drought, and federal aid — including military resources — is on the way.
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Looking to buy a home in Burnaby or Lower Mainland? This AI assistant might be able to help

Looking to buy a home in Burnaby or Lower Mainland? This AI assistant might be able to help

B.C. Real estate agent, Richard Morrison has created a GPT-powered AI assistant tool to help homebuyers and sellers.
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Letter: Don't forget residents in cycling safety plan

Letter: Don't forget residents in cycling safety plan

Proposed cycling safety improvement measures could spell trouble for people living along Frances and Union streets, reader says.
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A documentary series that presents different stories of the Indigenous elders

A documentary series that presents different stories of the Indigenous elders

"My hope for the show is that these stories engage a wide audience and make them open their eyes to the characters and their stories that are relevant to everyone — then we can move forward as one."
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