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Plugging the leaks in B.C.’s oil and gas sector

Plugging the leaks in B.C.’s oil and gas sector

CleanBC Industry Fund helps natural gas sector electrify, reduce methane emissions
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Map: A bush fire is still burning in Metro Vancouver. Here is how it is affecting air quality

Map: A bush fire is still burning in Metro Vancouver. Here is how it is affecting air quality

The blaze has impacts on the regional atmosphere
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Here's how you might see the northern lights over Metro Vancouver this week

Here's how you might see the northern lights over Metro Vancouver this week

Sky-watchers, rejoice.
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How computer use in public school classrooms has changed since 2009

How computer use in public school classrooms has changed since 2009

One measure of how much more prevalent computers are in schools is the way that teachers and students have been surveyed about their use.
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Polar bears and 50 other species threatened by climate change

Polar bears and 50 other species threatened by climate change

A third of the world's animal species will become extinct by the middle of the century if humans continue to release harmful greenhouse gases at the current rate.
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Olympic gold medalist Kathy Kreiner-Phillips trades alpine skis for water skis

Olympic gold medalist Kathy Kreiner-Phillips trades alpine skis for water skis

65-year-old Kreiner-Phillips was joined by her husband Dave Phillips and North Vancouver neighbour Johnny Hayward at the world over-35 championships
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Beachcombers return? An animated version of the iconic TV series is in development

Beachcombers return? An animated version of the iconic TV series is in development

The announcement was made during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the program's original broadcast, held on Oct. 1 at Molly's Reach in Gibsons.
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Interac creates music soundtrack to help shoppers spend wisely

Interac creates music soundtrack to help shoppers spend wisely

Spotify playlist is intended for consumers to download, not retailers
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Opinion: Canada needs to encourage more youths to pursue skilled trade jobs

Opinion: Canada needs to encourage more youths to pursue skilled trade jobs

Canada is facing a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, only doomed to get worse with retirement rates. Our only hope is to attract more workers before it’s too late.
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As costs spiral, low-income seniors are doing without, says UVic prof

As costs spiral, low-income seniors are doing without, says UVic prof

Pensions and government supports and services are flat-lining as the cost of living increases, putting fixed-income seniors in a difficult position.
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