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Can bacteria replace chemicals in mining?

Can bacteria replace chemicals in mining?

New $16 million science project to map the genome of mine microbes
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Survey finds British Columbians think oil and gas subsidy scheme is 'broken'

Survey finds British Columbians think oil and gas subsidy scheme is 'broken'

Oil and gas representatives largely called for the retention of the current system 'as much as possible.'
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‘Not a box we tick’: Lack of First Nation consultation delays controversial Surrey industrial park

‘Not a box we tick’: Lack of First Nation consultation delays controversial Surrey industrial park

The approval of a controversial 245-hectare Surrey industrial park was delayed at a Metro Vancouver board meeting Friday after the Semiahmoo First Nation says it was not properly consulted on the project
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Water supply restored to Ucluelet First Nation

Water supply restored to Ucluelet First Nation

A replacement water line is now in place for members of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation on the east side of the Ucluelet Inlet.
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Apartment fire kills Vancouver man, city's fourth fire-related death in 24 hours

Apartment fire kills Vancouver man, city's fourth fire-related death in 24 hours

VANCOUVER — Fire officials say a Monday morning blaze inside a downtown apartment building killed a Vancouver man, the fourth fire-related death in just 24 hours in the city after a house fire killed claimed three family members the day before.
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Booster shot rate in B.C. crests 49 per cent, while 19 more deaths are registered

Booster shot rate in B.C. crests 49 per cent, while 19 more deaths are registered

VICTORIA — Another 19 people have died in British Columbia due to complications from COVID-19.
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Esquimalt police officer denies allegations in $5.3M sex abuse civil suit

Esquimalt police officer denies allegations in $5.3M sex abuse civil suit

A former Esquimalt police officer is denying multiple allegations of sexual abuse alleged by former teenage informant who he handled for information on thefts, break and enters, possession of stolen property.
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New auditor general to examine ‘cost effectiveness’ of Vancouver police department

New auditor general to examine ‘cost effectiveness’ of Vancouver police department

Mike Macdonell’s office will also audit the city’s cybersecurity program and climate change plan
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North Van MLA warns of vaccine payment scam

North Van MLA warns of vaccine payment scam

Scam comes via authentic-looking text message
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Near record spent on mineral exploration in 2021

Near record spent on mineral exploration in 2021

High commodity prices driving increased mining, exploration spending
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