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B.C. court capacity needs to be addressed, Langley tells UBCM

B.C. court capacity needs to be addressed, Langley tells UBCM

Union of B.C. Municipalities asks for updated courthouse capital asset management plan
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Change court failure-to-appear rules, UBCM asks

Change court failure-to-appear rules, UBCM asks

Some B.C. courthouses handling criminal charges that didn't originate in municipality
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L’Arche opens new $37M inclusive housing 'dream home' in Burnaby

L’Arche opens new $37M inclusive housing 'dream home' in Burnaby

A new, expanded facility on Sussex Avenue features 29 affordable housing units for individuals, couples and families who wish to live in an "intentional community," according to L'Arche Greater Vancouver.
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B.C. municipalities want province-wide ban on ‘inhumane’ rodent glue traps

B.C. municipalities want province-wide ban on ‘inhumane’ rodent glue traps

The BC SPCA says glue traps cause severe pain, suffering to rodents and other animals when caught
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B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

Under-policed ports allow flow of drugs, contributes to overdose crisis, Union of B.C. Municipalities' delegates heard Sept. 20.
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B.C. civic politicians prefer mini-donuts over corn dogs

B.C. civic politicians prefer mini-donuts over corn dogs

Mini donuts remain on top despite a late challenge by corn dogs at UBCM annual general meeting
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Premier David Eby expects lawsuits over involuntary addiction care

Premier David Eby expects lawsuits over involuntary addiction care

New involuntary care model to begin at correctional facilities in Surrey, Maple Ridge
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Rob Shaw: Eby steadies bumpy pre-campaign with mortgage relief promise

Rob Shaw: Eby steadies bumpy pre-campaign with mortgage relief promise

Eby seeks to turn the page on a rough pre-campaign launch by rolling out an affordable housing plan targeting middle-income voters
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Les Leyne: Eby hones attacks on B.C. Conservatives in front of municipal leaders

Les Leyne: Eby hones attacks on B.C. Conservatives in front of municipal leaders

Premier spoke at Union of B.C. Municipalities annual meeting in Vancouver
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Reading way too much into the Canucks’ day one training camp lines

Reading way too much into the Canucks’ day one training camp lines

“I wouldn’t read too much into the lines off the start,” said Tocchet but we’re definitely going to do it anyway.
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