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B.C. mining pollution referred to international commission

B.C. mining pollution referred to international commission

Canada and the U.S. have asked the International Joint Commission to carry out a reference study and recommend solutions for mining pollution in the Elk and Kootenay rivers.
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Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

For the first time, B.C. NDP political opponents have had an issue land in their laps that has the government in serious retreat, columnist Keith Baldrey believes.
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'My hand was shaking': Burnaby man plans to retire with $5M lotto win

'My hand was shaking': Burnaby man plans to retire with $5M lotto win

Wei Dong Chen bought his seven-figure winning ticket in Richmond for Lotto 6/49's draw on Feb. 28.
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Woman survives 20 minutes buried by North Shore avalanche

Woman survives 20 minutes buried by North Shore avalanche

North Shore Rescue says the outcome is 'unbelievable' and advises that the avalanche risk is still high
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Squamish Nation grieves loss of 21-year-old man following fatal crash

Squamish Nation grieves loss of 21-year-old man following fatal crash

Promising lacrosse player was struck by a taxi at or near a pedestrian crosswalk early Saturday morning
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Burnaby strata ordered to reverse $25K charge for damage caused by clogged drain

Burnaby strata ordered to reverse $25K charge for damage caused by clogged drain

The province's Civil Resolution Tribunal has ordered the strata at Acacia Gardens in South Burnaby to maintain its roof drains regularly and to reverse nearly $25,000 in repair costs it tried to charge two owners.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. businesses get second shot at vandalism grants after province bungles rollout

Rob Shaw: B.C. businesses get second shot at vandalism grants after province bungles rollout

Jobs minister admits changes needed after failure to help struggling businesses
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Probation, no record for B.C. teen who punched Mountie in face

Probation, no record for B.C. teen who punched Mountie in face

The young woman's life "has been characterized by instability, trauma and loneliness," the court heard.
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'I'm actually surprised': BC Wildfire Service sees big increase in firefighter applicants

'I'm actually surprised': BC Wildfire Service sees big increase in firefighter applicants

The service says workers' mental health and well-being will be a top priority in 2024.
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Burnaby athletes win two gold at 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

Burnaby athletes win two gold at 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

Kristie Li reached the figure skating podium twice, while the Burnaby Wildcats curling team went undefeated in Calgary.
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