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Vancouver mayor files defamation lawsuit against former chief of staff, developer

Vancouver mayor files defamation lawsuit against former chief of staff, developer

The lawsuit says the defendants' alleged conduct was "malicious, highhanded, callous and arrogant."
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B.C.'s fast-tracking bill heads for final vote, facing criticism to the end

B.C.'s fast-tracking bill heads for final vote, facing criticism to the end

VICTORIA — Controversial legislation to fast-track infrastructure projects in British Columbia goes to a final vote in the legislature on Wednesday night, after attracting condemnation from First Nations leaders and environment and business groups.
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B.C. ombudsperson set to retire early next year after decade in the job

B.C. ombudsperson set to retire early next year after decade in the job

Jay Chalke, a lawyer who was appointed to the position in April 2015, says he believes leadership transitions bring new energy and ideas.
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Two people reportedly sued in connection to wildfire that spread from U.S. to Osoyoos

Two people reportedly sued in connection to wildfire that spread from U.S. to Osoyoos

A civil suit has been launched against two Washington residents following a 2023 fire that burned more than 7,000 hectares on the Canadian side of the border.
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B.C. Wildfire Service announces ban on most open fires in coastal areas

B.C. Wildfire Service announces ban on most open fires in coastal areas

VICTORIA — The BC Wildfire Service has announced open fire bans that will prohibit most burning activities in most coastal areas of the province, with exceptions for Haida Gwaii.
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BC Wildfire Services announces open burning bans

BC Wildfire Services announces open burning bans

Burning piles of flammable debris, stubble, grass and windrows is banned under Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibitions
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Chinese pop music's 'deeply local' Canadian story shines in Vancouver exhibition

Chinese pop music's 'deeply local' Canadian story shines in Vancouver exhibition

VANCOUVER — A new exhibition on Cantopop and Mandopop music in Vancouver is a Canadian story, says curator Melissa Karmen Lee.
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Portrayal of Pandora prompts response from politicians

Portrayal of Pandora prompts response from politicians

The Globe and Mail feature painted the 900-block of Pandora as lined with semi-unconscious people and shuttered businesses, and so marked by chaos that condo owners can’t sell their way out.
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Saanichton woman seeks answers after family not allowed on flight home from Honolulu

Saanichton woman seeks answers after family not allowed on flight home from Honolulu

The family of four was forced to buy new tickets for US$4,000 after their Air Canada itinerary was rebooked on United Airlines, which wouldn’t allow them to board the plane.
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Man struck housemate, 70, in head multiple times with hatchet, Crown says

Man struck housemate, 70, in head multiple times with hatchet, Crown says

Michael King was initially charged with aggravated assault in the 2023 attack on Michael Jones, but the charge was upgraded to second-degree murder after Jones died
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