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Property investors still see Vancouver as low-risk, high-reward market

Property investors still see Vancouver as low-risk, high-reward market

Rates are expected to remain stable entering Q3, according to Avison Young.
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Man who killed Richmond Mountie in 1980 to remain on day parole

Man who killed Richmond Mountie in 1980 to remain on day parole

Steven Leclair has been serving a life sentence since 1981.
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Granville Island coalition wants suicide prevention fence on Granville Bridge

Granville Island coalition wants suicide prevention fence on Granville Bridge

"In our view, suicide prevention fencing is not a luxury addition to the bridge; it is critical to maintaining safety on and around Granville Bridge."
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Carbon taxes did not trigger spike in Canadian gas prices, finds report

Carbon taxes did not trigger spike in Canadian gas prices, finds report

Average gasoline prices spiked 55% in 2021-22, but only a fraction of that was caused by Canada's carbon taxes, finds study.
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Here's who's officially declared candidacy for the BC NDP in Burnaby

Here's who's officially declared candidacy for the BC NDP in Burnaby

General voting day is scheduled for Oct. 19.
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Police working to identify driver in fatal B.C. crash

Police working to identify driver in fatal B.C. crash

A section of 80th Avenue is closed with no anticipated reopening time as the investigation is taking place.
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U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

OTTAWA — After much hounding by federal officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is giving Canadian dogs a slightly longer leash when it comes to new rules aimed at controlling the spread of rabies.
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'Smoke is very visible': Wildfire burning beside CN rail tracks south of Lytton

'Smoke is very visible': Wildfire burning beside CN rail tracks south of Lytton

The fire was first discovered on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
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Vancouver lotto winner 'thought the machine was broken' before realizing huge win

Vancouver lotto winner 'thought the machine was broken' before realizing huge win

He's using the money for a car and vacation but first: flowers for his wife.
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Why government policies could keep B.C. electric-vehicle prices high

Why government policies could keep B.C. electric-vehicle prices high

A number of forces are affecting the economics of EVs and delaying 'affordable' adoption
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