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Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections following two condemning reports into deaths of fir
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B.C. strata ordered to test trash compactor, weight room noise

B.C. strata ordered to test trash compactor, weight room noise

A strata owner sought to have the trash compactor shut off and the gym's free weights removed.
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International stock fraud 'mastermind' from B.C. has assets frozen

International stock fraud 'mastermind' from B.C. has assets frozen

International pump-and-dump 'mastermind' Fred Sharp, of West Vancouver, has been ordered by a B.C. judge to produce a list of assets after being found liable for securities fraud in civil proceedings brought by the U.S. SEC.
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Trend of B.C. drinkers buying less alcohol accelerates

Trend of B.C. drinkers buying less alcohol accelerates

Beer has overtaken wine as the alcohol category for which British Columbians spend the most
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Surrey-Langley SkyTrain costs soar by $2B as construction delayed: province

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain costs soar by $2B as construction delayed: province

New SkyTrain line now expected to cost $6 billion and be delayed until at least "late 2029," according to the Ministry of Transportation.
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Air Canada's pilots could go on strike. Here's what travellers need to know

Air Canada's pilots could go on strike. Here's what travellers need to know

The pilots say comparative airlines have contracts with higher pay and better benefits.
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Coke Canada Bottling unveils new $18 million distribution centre in Richmond

Coke Canada Bottling unveils new $18 million distribution centre in Richmond

The 230,000-square-foot facility is part of the company's $42-million investment in the city
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SD43 kindergarten teacher gets two-day suspension for misconduct

SD43 kindergarten teacher gets two-day suspension for misconduct

Professional misconduct, including ripping tape off of a student with diverse abilities, has led to an upcoming suspension for a Coquitlam teacher.
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B.C. hit-and-run death moves to sentencing after guilty plea

B.C. hit-and-run death moves to sentencing after guilty plea

Eoghan Byrne was struck and killed while crossing West 4th Avenue at Arbutus Street in June 2022.
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Two Burnaby residents arrested as part of lululemon theft ring totalling close to $100K

Two Burnaby residents arrested as part of lululemon theft ring totalling close to $100K

More than 800 items were stolen from the popular athletic apparel retailer.
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