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British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

Public feedback on the NDP government’s draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework remains open until Oct. 6
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Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Disinformation undermines confidence in the legitimacy of democratic institutions, senior governments told.
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West Vancouver No. 2 in Canada for income inequality, study finds

West Vancouver No. 2 in Canada for income inequality, study finds

The StatCan data measures income reported in the country, which can leave out other sources of wealth
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PR pros launch Vancouver-based Framepoint Public Affairs

PR pros launch Vancouver-based Framepoint Public Affairs

New firm specializes in public affairs, government relations and digital advocacy
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Rob Shaw: Conservative leader Rustad's presence stands to alter B.C.'s political dynamics

Rob Shaw: Conservative leader Rustad's presence stands to alter B.C.'s political dynamics

With official recognition as a party, the BC Conservatives quickly upend the legislature
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City wants locals to weigh in on future 'Broadway public realm'

City wants locals to weigh in on future 'Broadway public realm'

Will that mean natural-looking parks, public art, reallocated road space, or something else?
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U.S. court told Victoria broker Martel was found in Thailand but is no longer there

U.S. court told Victoria broker Martel was found in Thailand but is no longer there

Mortgage broker is believed to have left Thailand Aug. 30, after handing over assets to a group of U.S.-based creditors
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How rate hikes have sparked debate on the causes of inflation and how to fight it

How rate hikes have sparked debate on the causes of inflation and how to fight it

OTTAWA — Central banks have been trying their best to convince the public that their interest rate hikes are ultimately for the greater good. But not everyone is buying it.
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Ontario man dead following industrial accident on West Van's Cypress Mountain

Ontario man dead following industrial accident on West Van's Cypress Mountain

The 26-year-old worker was pinned beneath a front-end loader
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What to do with WorkSafeBC's giant pot of money?

What to do with WorkSafeBC's giant pot of money?

Over the past 10 years, WorkSafeBC has built up a massive surplus thanks to investments and steady premium payments from businesses.
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