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Kirk LaPointe: Canada set to become one of world’s worst democracies for news consumption

Kirk LaPointe: Canada set to become one of world’s worst democracies for news consumption

'Last week the government steamed ahead and passed Bill C-18. It taunted Facebook and Google as arrogant and was certain they were bluffing. This week it found out they weren’t,' writes Kirk LaPointe
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Missing teen Esther Wang walks out of woods to family, no injuries

Missing teen Esther Wang walks out of woods to family, no injuries

The 16-year-old went missing on Tuesday while hiking at Golden Ears Park.
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NDP government rejects request to release information on BC Housing investigation

NDP government rejects request to release information on BC Housing investigation

EY interviewed 24 people to produce a 50-page report that found the Crown corporation’s former CEO violated conflict of interest rules
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Rob Shaw: Long weekend, long list of problems, long wait for a fix at BC Ferries

Rob Shaw: Long weekend, long list of problems, long wait for a fix at BC Ferries

The mess continues and there is no end in sight
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'Fear-based' substance-use education is failing — does this B.C. nurse have an answer?

'Fear-based' substance-use education is failing — does this B.C. nurse have an answer?

A nurse and researcher at the University of British Columbia says outdated substance-abuse education has been found to rely on marketing and ideological approaches instead of evidence.
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B.C. health authority issues drug alert after benzodiazepines found in vape juice

B.C. health authority issues drug alert after benzodiazepines found in vape juice

A British Columbia health authority has issued a public warning after it says benzodiazepines were detected in vape juice sold in Chilliwack, B.C.
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Can Metro Vancouver infrastructure keep pace with immigration?

Can Metro Vancouver infrastructure keep pace with immigration?

Population growth, electrification create need for investment in region.
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B.C. lawyer used burner phones to conceal clients' $31M from U.S. investigators

B.C. lawyer used burner phones to conceal clients' $31M from U.S. investigators

The law society panel determined the lawyer was helping his clients "hide and benefit from their ill-gotten gains."
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Attacks on LGBTQ community largely influenced by events in the U.S.: advocates

Attacks on LGBTQ community largely influenced by events in the U.S.: advocates

Wilbur Turner has witnessed his fair share of hate since he came out as a queer man 27 years ago in Alberta.
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'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

The word "crisis" comes up quickly when speaking with those who run food banks across Canada.
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