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Strata security raises privacy concerns

Strata security raises privacy concerns

Condo corporation told to stop collecting personal data through cameras, key fobs
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'No relief in sight': Strong winds fanning flames of large wildfires in southern B.C.

'No relief in sight': Strong winds fanning flames of large wildfires in southern B.C.

There are now 50 evacuation orders across the province, including six new ones in the past day.
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Vancouver moves to protect most vulnerable from heat waves

Vancouver moves to protect most vulnerable from heat waves

Not every Vancouver neighbourhood enjoys the cooling effects of an urban forest. Now, the city has passed a motion to take action in protecting the city's most vulnerable people from a future heat wave.
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From friend to foe: Surrey’s Brenda Locke to challenge Doug McCallum in 2022

From friend to foe: Surrey’s Brenda Locke to challenge Doug McCallum in 2022

Locke pledges police referendum, has regrets about SkyTrain pledge and is contemplating how city hall can help with housing affordability
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White Spot, Triple O's holding fundraiser day for B.C. wildfire relief

White Spot, Triple O's holding fundraiser day for B.C. wildfire relief

Every B.C. location - including on BC Ferries - is participating in the one-day campaign
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Pile of snow pulled passenger plane off runway in Terrace, B.C.: TSB

Pile of snow pulled passenger plane off runway in Terrace, B.C.: TSB

RICHMOND, B.C. — Safety changes have been made after a WestJet Encore passenger plane went off a snow-covered runway in Terrace, B.C., last year.
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BC SPCA swamped with calls about pets left in sweltering vehicles

BC SPCA swamped with calls about pets left in sweltering vehicles

People can get stickers warning people to not leave pets in hot vehicles
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B.C. restricts workers ages 14 to 15 to 'light work' to keep them safe on the job

B.C. restricts workers ages 14 to 15 to 'light work' to keep them safe on the job

The rules follow changes to the Employment Standards Act passed in spring 2019, and will come into effect on Oct. 15.
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B.C. government puts 18-month ban on rodenticides to help protect wildlife

B.C. government puts 18-month ban on rodenticides to help protect wildlife

VICTORIA — The B.C. government has temporarily banned the sale of rodenticides to protect owls and other wildlife from poisoning.
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Australia, New Zealand, U.S. firefighters unable to help B.C.

Australia, New Zealand, U.S. firefighters unable to help B.C.

Out-of-province firefighters are battling their own fires or dealing with COVID, says Premier John Horgan.
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