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People in B.C. want bus service deemed an essential service

People in B.C. want bus service deemed an essential service

British Columbians impacted by the Metro Vancouver transit strike are demanding buses be made an essential service.
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Judge rules BC court can't order Burnaby-born child back from China

Judge rules BC court can't order Burnaby-born child back from China

A judge has ordered a former Burnaby resident to pay his ex-wife more than $1.2M but ruled the court didn't have jurisdiction to order him to return his daughter to Canada.
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This B.C. bat species can sing

This B.C. bat species can sing

The silver-haired bat is only the second in North America discovered to produce song, a study has found.
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Vancouver police spent $409K in eight days to decamp East Hastings

Vancouver police spent $409K in eight days to decamp East Hastings

Mayor Ken Sim: Cost part of approach to ensure safety, security of all residents.
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Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

VICTORIA — British Columbia's outgoing chief coroner says it's been "extremely disappointing" to see overdose deaths turned into "political fodder" for critics of harm reduction and decriminalization as the province hits another record toll.
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Enough competition to 'scare the living heck' out of B.C. real estate agents

Enough competition to 'scare the living heck' out of B.C. real estate agents

Pop culture, social media drawing more real estate agents into industry, say experts.
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Prepare for 'increased odour, flaring, visible smoke' from Burnaby refinery

Prepare for 'increased odour, flaring, visible smoke' from Burnaby refinery

Metro Vancouver will be 'closely monitoring' air quality as Parkland works to start up its Burnaby refinery starting Thursday morning.
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Warm temperatures, torrential rain: Is a 'Pineapple Express' headed to Metro Vancouver?

Warm temperatures, torrential rain: Is a 'Pineapple Express' headed to Metro Vancouver?

Local daytime highs "may end up breaking temperature records."
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Undisclosed coyote trapping in Stanley Park sparks public safety backlash

Undisclosed coyote trapping in Stanley Park sparks public safety backlash

Leaked document shows plan to capture Stanley Park coyotes in what critics claim is a public safety risk.
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Another multi-day transit strike looms Feb. 3 if mediation fails, says union

Another multi-day transit strike looms Feb. 3 if mediation fails, says union

Transit supervisor union issues strike notice for Feb. 3 if government-appointed non-binding mediation fails; action could affect SeaBus and SkyTrain.
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