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With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has depicted the province on a battle footing against the threat of U.S. tariffs, as it faces its “most consequential time” since the Second World War.
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'The thieves were organized': Six men face fraud, mail theft charges after Burnaby search

'The thieves were organized': Six men face fraud, mail theft charges after Burnaby search

Break-ins at an apartment building in the 6500 block of Telford Avenue sparked a police investigation that led to a raid on a Belleville Avenue home in December.
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B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) holds an estimated $9 billion in fossil fuel investments spanning dozens of companies, according to the report.
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Rob Shaw: Time to break B.C.'s empty throne speech habit

Rob Shaw: Time to break B.C.'s empty throne speech habit

Other governments use throne speeches to outline real plans—why don't we?
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It would cost Burnaby almost $700K to shut down a major road for Car Free Day

It would cost Burnaby almost $700K to shut down a major road for Car Free Day

City staff gave councillors three options — and three budgets — to consider if they want the city to host a Car Free Day.
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Les Leyne: Throne speech on instant economic growth goes against the NDP grain

Les Leyne: Throne speech on instant economic growth goes against the NDP grain

The concept of patriotism eroded dramatically as the initial unity against COVID-19 started to fail, and as antipathy to the Trudeau government took hold. It’s back with a vengeance now.
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Burnaby's Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser aims to beat 2024 total

Burnaby's Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser aims to beat 2024 total

The 2025 event will take place on Feb. 22.
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'A good day': Dog reunited with owners thanks to stranger, New West police

'A good day': Dog reunited with owners thanks to stranger, New West police

A person spotted the dog and called police for help.
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Video captures footage of triple fatal crash on Pattullo Bridge

Video captures footage of triple fatal crash on Pattullo Bridge

Dash-camera footage captured the crash from the transport truck's viewpoint.
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Why the Canucks re-signed Drew O’Connor to a $2.5 million cap hit

Why the Canucks re-signed Drew O’Connor to a $2.5 million cap hit

When the Vancouver Canucks traded J.T. Miller, they needed to make sure the return they got for him lasted beyond this season.
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