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Vancouver cop 'did not play a role' in horrific North Burnaby crash: IIO

Vancouver cop 'did not play a role' in horrific North Burnaby crash: IIO

B.C.'s police watchdog has concluded a Vancouver police officer who followed a pickup truck that later collided with a car on Hastings Street at Willingdon Avenue last month did not contribute to the fatal crash.
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B.C. shatters August energy demand record amid sizzling heatwave

B.C. shatters August energy demand record amid sizzling heatwave

B.C.'s hot spot at noon Aug. 15 was Lytton at 36.7C.
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Burnaby boaters face looming price hike for Port Moody boat launch

Burnaby boaters face looming price hike for Port Moody boat launch

Port Moody expects to hike Rocky Point Park boat launch fees next year due to increased costs and maintenance, which will affect a long-standing agreement with the City of Burnaby.
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This limited edition keychain Compass card celebrates Vancouver's trolley bus history

This limited edition keychain Compass card celebrates Vancouver's trolley bus history

The headlights light up when you tap it at the fare gate!
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Letter: Provinces should stall carbon tax increase until next election

Letter: Provinces should stall carbon tax increase until next election

“Wait and see if new leadership takes charge in Canada to free your pocketbook,” reader says.
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Netflix launches gaming test for televisions and computers in Canada

Netflix launches gaming test for televisions and computers in Canada

TORONTO — Netflix says it has begun an experiment allowing some Canadians to play its games on their televisions and computers.
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'It’s extremely dangerous for children': B.C. doctor's message to parents during heatwave

'It’s extremely dangerous for children': B.C. doctor's message to parents during heatwave

The danger of window falls: Expert urges parents to stay alert
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Higher taxes to address social, climate issues remain a tough sell: poll

Higher taxes to address social, climate issues remain a tough sell: poll

British Columbians are ahead of the national average on their willingness to pay higher taxes to address floods and for transit improvements
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Documents shed light on why B.C. wouldn’t back 2030 Olympics bid

Documents shed light on why B.C. wouldn’t back 2030 Olympics bid

Records released under freedom of information law show the province was considering other near-term international sporting events already scheduled to come to B.C.
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How weather has shaped human history

How weather has shaped human history

Weather has influenced significant events thorughout human history, whether forced migration or the course of a war.
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