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Federal court rejects provincial appeal on Burnaby Trans Mountain decision

Federal court rejects provincial appeal on Burnaby Trans Mountain decision

City of Burnaby may appeal decision to Supreme Court of Canada
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Police warn public about Bitcoin phone scam

Police warn public about Bitcoin phone scam

Fraudsters posing as government agency ask for payment with digital currency
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TransLink reminds riders to ‘tap your card, not your wallet’

TransLink reminds riders to ‘tap your card, not your wallet’

Credit cards can soon be charged if tapped directly on sensor
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Solving Mannion Bay's problems may take time

Solving Mannion Bay's problems may take time

Mannion Bay is on its way to being in shipshape order again. Bowen Island Municipality has applied for $10,000, under a federal abandoned boats program, to remove and dispose of two derelict vessels from Mannion Bay.
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BIM had a budget meeting and no one came

BIM had a budget meeting and no one came

Property tax could increase by an estimated $359,000 for 2018
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Fearing money lost, islanders turn to online community

Fearing money lost, islanders turn to online community

“I was so touched,” Caitlyn Gregg said of the support she received
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Artisan Eats tourist suites to open in May

Artisan Eats tourist suites to open in May

A new addition to Artisan Square that’s aiming to bring in more tourists into the quirky community hub will soon be open to the public.
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Here's how you can celebrate the 2018 Junos in Vancouver

Here's how you can celebrate the 2018 Junos in Vancouver

From hockey games to a songwriters' circle to the big awards night gala, Vancouver is host to a week-long celebration of Canadian music
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Islanders not giving up forest fight

Islanders not giving up forest fight

A tenacious group of residents dedicated to protecting Bowen from logging interests is not letting its guard down. Members of Defend Island Forests quickly mobilized last summer when B.C.
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BIM proposes 6.6% tax hike in 2018

BIM proposes 6.6% tax hike in 2018

Bowen Island Municipality is hosting a public open house tonight (March 15) at 7 p.m. to answer questions and get feedback on its draft budget, which includes a 6.
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