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Canada's prison system failing Canadians: David Milgaard

Canada's prison system failing Canadians: David Milgaard

'The punitive justice model doesn't help life. It takes life and I mean that,' says David Milgaard.
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BC Hydro study reveals British Columbians are more dependent on AC than ever

BC Hydro study reveals British Columbians are more dependent on AC than ever

During the heatwave, BC Hydro found residents were using 8,568 megawatts of power, the equivalent of 600,000 air conditioners
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After more than a month of fighting B.C. fires, military heading home

After more than a month of fighting B.C. fires, military heading home

B.C. government says it has sufficient resources to respond to current wildfire activity.
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Hikers rescued from ledge on closed Quarry Rock trail after sliding taking risky photo

Hikers rescued from ledge on closed Quarry Rock trail after sliding taking risky photo

Two young men called for help around 6:20 p.m. Sept. 2 when they got themselves stuck in a “dangerous spot” at the viewpoint of the popular Deep Cove trail.
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Restaurant association calls for security-cost help as vaccine passport looms

Restaurant association calls for security-cost help as vaccine passport looms

The province's new proof-of-vaccination program launches Sept. 13.
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Vaccine passports will exclude thousands of vaccinated British Columbians, claim community groups

Vaccine passports will exclude thousands of vaccinated British Columbians, claim community groups

Lack of cellphone, identification or proper immigration status are barriers advocacy groups say will shut out thousands of British Columbians from proving they have been vaccinated.
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Over 2,000 Canadian municipalities call for billions of dollars to fight drought, heat waves and wildfire

Over 2,000 Canadian municipalities call for billions of dollars to fight drought, heat waves and wildfire

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is calling on Ottawa to provide $4.6 billion in funding annually.
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Coastal campfire ban being lifted

Coastal campfire ban being lifted

Small fires will be permitted in qathet region
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Here are all 22 burgers to try across Metro Vancouver during Le Burger Week

Here are all 22 burgers to try across Metro Vancouver during Le Burger Week

It's the largest burger celebration ever held in Canada - and there are 32 restaurants in Metro Vancouver taking part! 🍔
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What employers should know about vaccine mandates

What employers should know about vaccine mandates

Most Canadian businesses want mandatory vaccinations — but is that requirement practical?
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