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B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
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More Canadians have poor mental health. The economy is partly to blame, survey says

More Canadians have poor mental health. The economy is partly to blame, survey says

The double whammy of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic stressors is taking a toll on the mental health of Canadian adults, according to new data released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information on Thursday.
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'A big deal': B.C. utility regulator rejects plan for mandatory gas hookups

'A big deal': B.C. utility regulator rejects plan for mandatory gas hookups

BC Utilities Commission rejected FortisBC renewable gas proposal on grounds it would lead to 'undue price discrimination.' The commission also rejected a Fortis plan to invest in LNG, while approving several others.
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Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case

Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case

In 2020, nurse Amy Hamm co-sponsored a Vancouver billboard saying 'I Love JK Rowling.'
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Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Startup in Merritt, B.C., plans to build diesel-electric trucks in Terrace.
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B.C. mayor's slideshow pulled due to inclusion of sex act photo

B.C. mayor's slideshow pulled due to inclusion of sex act photo

Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson says photos meant to highlight street issues, city staff feared privacy breach.
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B.C. recreational property market still sleepy as it awaits rate cuts

B.C. recreational property market still sleepy as it awaits rate cuts

Experts predict B.C. prices will increase 5% as spring market brings more supply.
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'A bad practice': Liberal MP blocks B.C. journalist on social media

'A bad practice': Liberal MP blocks B.C. journalist on social media

Liberal member of Parliament Parm Bains has blocked a journalist on X; it's a 'bad practice,' says one legal expert.
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TransLink ‘aware’ of inaccuracies on next-bus digital signs

TransLink ‘aware’ of inaccuracies on next-bus digital signs

Why doesn't arriving 'now' always mean 'now'? The current technology is in the testing phase, the transit authority says.
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Why is free public Wi-Fi not widespread in the Downtown Eastside?

Why is free public Wi-Fi not widespread in the Downtown Eastside?

City looks to expand reach of Wi-Fi after call from community advocates.
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