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B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer.
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Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Netflix Canada is done with being basic. The streaming giant says it's phasing out the $9.99 "basic" option from its price plans, taking away the cheapest subscription without ads.
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Southern resident killer whale pod welcomes new baby

Southern resident killer whale pod welcomes new baby

It’s not clear yet who the mother is.
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B.C. public schools move away from letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9

B.C. public schools move away from letter grades from kindergarten to Grade 9

All students from kindergarten to Grade 9 in British Columbia public schools will now be assessed with a proficiency scale instead of letter grades.
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Half-decade in the books at Catching Stars Gallery

Half-decade in the books at Catching Stars Gallery

The gallery is hosting an anniversary celebration this Saturday, June 24
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'Critical injuries': Police close Metro Vancouver road after bus strikes pedestrian

'Critical injuries': Police close Metro Vancouver road after bus strikes pedestrian

A man is in hospital after he was hit by a bus.
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B.C. man's 'self defence' claim in crossbow deaths of black bear and cub rejected by judge

B.C. man's 'self defence' claim in crossbow deaths of black bear and cub rejected by judge

The judge noted Millar went inside his home to retrieve his bows, and then came back outside. “That does not sound like self-defence.”
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Fifteen-minute city? How about a 15-minute neighbourhood

Fifteen-minute city? How about a 15-minute neighbourhood

A new report applies the urban planning concept to small and medium-sized communities in B.C.
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The PNE has a new logo, but it’s not one of a kind

The PNE has a new logo, but it’s not one of a kind

The Pacific National Exhibition, which is now branded as simply PNE, has a new logo that looks like one that was used to promote an energy event in Russia
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Law society fines B.C. lawyer $10,000 for payroll problems

Law society fines B.C. lawyer $10,000 for payroll problems

Eric John Becker's practice owed the Canada Revenue Agency about $270,004.
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