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B.C. man who hurled dog at shelter staff won't get pet back

B.C. man who hurled dog at shelter staff won't get pet back

Daisy the Dachshund "found herself flying, twisting and turning through the air."
Massey crossing design-build team to be in place by spring

Massey crossing design-build team to be in place by spring

The project connecting Richmond and Delta is moving to its second phase of the environmental process.
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of vacuum cleaners due to 'fire hazard'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of vacuum cleaners due to 'fire hazard'

Immediately stop using the recalled products.
One of the few remaining gas stations on Vancouver's west side closed due to redevelopment

One of the few remaining gas stations on Vancouver's west side closed due to redevelopment

A gas station has been at that corner for at least 74 years
Three people injured when Vancouver SkyTrain escalator malfunctioned

Three people injured when Vancouver SkyTrain escalator malfunctioned

The escalators at Granville Station are the longest in Metro Vancouver, and were at the front of the cue for a 13-station program to replace escalators that were more than three decades old
'Heavy downpours' trigger rainfall warning in Metro Vancouver

'Heavy downpours' trigger rainfall warning in Metro Vancouver

Flood watches have been issued for some parts of the province.
British Columbians managing with strong job market despite debt worries

British Columbians managing with strong job market despite debt worries

A new poll shows the number who report debt concern has declined.
BC Hydro considered if pot-testing policy was disqualifying too many job candidates

BC Hydro considered if pot-testing policy was disqualifying too many job candidates

An internal briefing note from the Crown corporation suggests policy may have unnecessarily weeded out qualified candidates who posed no safety risk
New rules for short‑term rentals in B.C. put investment and retirement plans into disarray

New rules for short‑term rentals in B.C. put investment and retirement plans into disarray

B.C. is striving to open up thousands of short-term rental units to the long-term market
Flush toilets will be required at large construction sites

Flush toilets will be required at large construction sites

Details of the new rules are still being worked out, but flush toilets will be required on sites with 25 workers or more