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British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro
British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro
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'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure
'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure
Almost half of Canadians check weather more than pay stubs, study finds
Almost half of Canadians check weather more than pay stubs, study finds
Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November
Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November
69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'
69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'
Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools
Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools
'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential
'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential
B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association
B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association
B.C. tribunal upholds $200 strata fine for improper recycling
B.C. tribunal upholds $200 strata fine for improper recycling
Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test kits
Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test kits
There are only 3 days' worth of 'O' type blood supply available in Canada
There are only 3 days' worth of 'O' type blood supply available in Canada
Map: 112 parks where you can legally drink in Metro Vancouver
Map: 112 parks where you can legally drink in Metro Vancouver
Gas drips down to $1.75/litre in some B.C. cities
Gas drips down to $1.75/litre in some B.C. cities
FortisBC presents to Squamish council on the statistical risks of the Eagle Mountain to Woodfibre Gas Pipeline project
FortisBC presents to Squamish council on the statistical risks of the Eagle Mountain to Woodfibre Gas Pipeline project
B.C. drinkers shift to spirits, away from beer and wine
B.C. drinkers shift to spirits, away from beer and wine

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Highlights

Taxi driver seriously injured after fatal targeted shooting in Surrey
Taxi driver seriously injured after fatal targeted shooting in Surrey
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Bodies found in burned car in Summerland tied to fatal Abbotsford crash: police
Bodies found in burned car in Summerland tied to fatal Abbotsford crash: police
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Photos + Video: RCMP map accused killer's escape route from Port Coquitlam jail, post new suspect images
Photos + Video: RCMP map accused killer's escape route from Port Coquitlam jail, post new suspect images
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Trucker ticketed after colliding with $600K McLaren on B.C. highway
Trucker ticketed after colliding with $600K McLaren on B.C. highway
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Scorching temperatures prompt heat warning for parts of B.C.
Scorching temperatures prompt heat warning for parts of B.C.
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'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure
'The gap is large': B.C.'s small towns illuminate urban-rural divide in EV infrastructure
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Almost half of Canadians check weather more than pay stubs, study finds
Almost half of Canadians check weather more than pay stubs, study finds
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Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November
Farmers' Almanac predicts brisk B.C. winter starting in November
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69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'
69% of British Columbians support suing 'Big Oil'
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Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools
Potential class-action lawsuit in B.C. alleges abuse at Catholic schools
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'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential
'A no-brainer': 56% of Canadian parents say proper disposal of drugs not essential
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B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association
B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association
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B.C. tribunal upholds $200 strata fine for improper recycling
B.C. tribunal upholds $200 strata fine for improper recycling
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Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test kits
Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test kits
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There are only 3 days' worth of 'O' type blood supply available in Canada
There are only 3 days' worth of 'O' type blood supply available in Canada
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Map: 112 parks where you can legally drink in Metro Vancouver
Map: 112 parks where you can legally drink in Metro Vancouver
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Gas drips down to $1.75/litre in some B.C. cities
Gas drips down to $1.75/litre in some B.C. cities
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FortisBC presents to Squamish council on the statistical risks of the Eagle Mountain to Woodfibre Gas Pipeline project
FortisBC presents to Squamish council on the statistical risks of the Eagle Mountain to Woodfibre Gas Pipeline project
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B.C. drinkers shift to spirits, away from beer and wine
B.C. drinkers shift to spirits, away from beer and wine
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BC News

Bodies burned in Summerland car linked to crash 300 km away: police
Bodies burned in Summerland car linked to crash 300 km away: police
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Man killed, taxi driver seriously injured in Surrey, B.C., shooting: RCMP
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Recent B.C. heat wave claimed 16 lives, according to preliminary data
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Why electrification is the road less travelled for commercial truck fleets in North America
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B.C.'s $10-million plastics fund aims to spur business to cut pollution, says Heyman
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Community News

Glass artist visiting Burrow this week
Glass artist visiting Burrow this week
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What's happening on Bowen this weekend: August 5-7
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Mandalas, Docks & Boats, at the Hearth Gallery
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Low Hanging Fruit Project seeking partners
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Mount Gardner Connector Trail Opening Celebration
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Opinion

Survey: Ambivalence now prevails over pandemic game plans in Canada
Survey: Ambivalence now prevails over pandemic game plans in Canada
Jack Knox: Seize the day: Readers add to summer bucket list
Opinion: Executive exhaustion alert: rethinking ways to salvage top-end talent

Local Business

Bowen Island Undercurrent welcomes new publisher
Bowen Island Undercurrent welcomes new publisher
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Human error remains the biggest cybersecurity issue for businesses post-pandemic
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'Blind to women's realities': Uber and Doordash put workers at risk, find B.C. researchers
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Local Sports

Photos: Teun Schut Memorial Soccer Tournament
Photos: Teun Schut Memorial Soccer Tournament
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Photos & Video: 6th Annual Bowen Island Logging Show
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Bowen Equestrian selected for 2022 BC Summer Games
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Logging Show back on Bowen
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Photos: 2022 Round Bowen Race
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Living

Local nutritionist reveals secrets of Kefir
Local nutritionist reveals secrets of Kefir
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How to get over plastic food packaging
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Unlicensed North Van maker of nutritional supplements faces charges
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Mother fulfils daughter’s wish to keep travelling
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B.C. wineries need us to drink their wines to offset losses of wildfire season
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Endorsed

5 of the best late-summer sales from homegrown retailers
5 of the best late-summer sales from homegrown retailers
How to shop on social media (and not get scammed)
Beach reads, bestsellers and Canadian authors to read right now
10 TikTok décor trends we can’t resist
The outdoor summer festival survival guide

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Canada

'No choice': Saskatoon woman arrested in U.S. says she fled with son out of fear
'No choice': Saskatoon woman arrested in U.S. says she fled with son out of fear
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As Vancouver begins removing tent encampment, residents wonder where they should go
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Warrant issued for man in Amber Alert, Saskatchewan children believed to be in U.S.
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Alberta awards prize to essay that argues women should pick babies over careers
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Privacy experts disagree with RCMP that spyware is similar to wiretapping
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World News

Afghan man charged in killing of 2 Muslims in Albuquerque
Afghan man charged in killing of 2 Muslims in Albuquerque
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WA GOP House member who voted to impeach Trump concedes
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Walz, Jensen win primaries to set up Minnesota governor race
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Man convicted of fatally shooting his 2 daughters in Texas
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Jury picked in 2nd trial in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
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National Sports

Purvis getting familiar with Canada Games podium
Purvis getting familiar with Canada Games podium
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Andreescu earns thrilling first-round win at National Bank Open over Daria Kasatkina
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Team Canada prepares for unusual world junior hockey championship
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Naomi Osaka retires in first-round match against Kanepi at National Bank Open
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Suarez' Nacional knocked out of Copa Sudamericana
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