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FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC moving from per minute to per kilowatt hour charging formula in B.C.
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B.C. municipalities get $1.6B in federal infrastructure funds over five years

B.C. municipalities get $1.6B in federal infrastructure funds over five years

Under the new Canada Community-Building Fund deal, local governments in B.C. will receive $300 million in federal infrastructure funding in 2024-2025.
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Canada Day stabbing in Maple Ridge was targeted

Canada Day stabbing in Maple Ridge was targeted

A male suspect has been arrested in connection to the stabbing.
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Video: Richmond RCMP searching for arson suspect whose pants caught on fire

Video: Richmond RCMP searching for arson suspect whose pants caught on fire

Suspects were seen approaching a business on foot before lighting an object on fire.
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One smart chicken: Gabriola hen sets world record in recognizing visual cues

One smart chicken: Gabriola hen sets world record in recognizing visual cues

Lacey, a Hyline chicken, had to identify specific letters, numbers and colours by pecking on the right ones over a 60-second span
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Police drove 124 km/h following car that killed 2 teens on Burnaby-New West border: IIO

Police drove 124 km/h following car that killed 2 teens on Burnaby-New West border: IIO

Despite a police SUV driving 'significantly above the speed limit' while following a car that slammed into another car and killed two teenagers on 10th Avenue in July 2022, B.C.'s police watchdog says the crash wasn't caused by any offence on the police officer's part.
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Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Ahead of the fall elections, BC NDP's major fundraising success overshadows all rival parties
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Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

The stereotypes around young people only caring about being online are rampant but they are worth questioning — or at least being put in context.
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B.C.'s drought: Trees need extra care to survive longer-lasting droughts

B.C.'s drought: Trees need extra care to survive longer-lasting droughts

In Saanich, new trees used to be watered for up to five years. Now, it’s closer to seven.
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Alleged B.C. Ponzi-scheme fraudster identified as drowning victim

Alleged B.C. Ponzi-scheme fraudster identified as drowning victim

Curtis Quigley was out on bail at the time of his death, awaiting trial.
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