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Proposed coal facility across from New West has permit yanked

Proposed coal facility across from New West has permit yanked

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has cancelled a permit for the Fraser Surrey Docks coal project, a proposed facility across the Fraser River from New Westminster that many residents feared would pollute their community.
Extreme weather: Blizzard warning for several B.C. highways

Extreme weather: Blizzard warning for several B.C. highways

Environment Canada warns that multiple highways will experience extreme winter weather conditions
Do British Columbians have an identity crisis?

Do British Columbians have an identity crisis?

A study has revealed British Columbians feel that they have very little in common with the other provinces
Former Vancouver cop's appeal of jail sentence for Burnaby kiss denied

Former Vancouver cop's appeal of jail sentence for Burnaby kiss denied

'The kiss cannot be examined in a vacuum,' says judge.
Fraud alert: WestJet warns public about phone, email, online scams

Fraud alert: WestJet warns public about phone, email, online scams

WestJet is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam where fraudsters pose as airline representatives.
B.C.’s lead role on overdose prevention sites a life-saver: study

B.C.’s lead role on overdose prevention sites a life-saver: study

UVic researchers urge others to look at ‘novel’ approach
Legislature officers’ pay hikes spark questions

Legislature officers’ pay hikes spark questions

In the wake of the spending scandal that’s rocked B.C.’s legislature, questions are being asked about why the clerk of the house’s salary ballooned year after year with little oversight.
B.C. Greens advised to pause, refocus after Nanaimo byelection

B.C. Greens advised to pause, refocus after Nanaimo byelection

University of Victoria political scientist Michael Prince has mapped out some homework for the B.C. Green Party in the wake of its dismal showing in the Nanaimo byelection, won by the NDP’s Sheila Malcolmson.
Fuel spill halts Horseshoe Bay sailing

Fuel spill halts Horseshoe Bay sailing

One round-trip sailing from Horseshoe Bay to the Sunshine Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning after a semi-truck punctured its fuel tank while loading on to the ferry, spewing about 200 litres of oil on to the deck and vehicle ramp of a BC Ferries
Here's 10 bizarre things you can buy on Craigslist Vancouver right now

Here's 10 bizarre things you can buy on Craigslist Vancouver right now

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