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Public-service strike: Union 'fed up' with pace of talks but Ottawa blames union

Public-service strike: Union 'fed up' with pace of talks but Ottawa blames union

OTTAWA — Talks between the federal government and the union representing 155,000 striking public servants appeared mired in communication issues on Saturday as both sides accused the other of obstructing negotiations
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B.C. group gets millions to decarbonize fashion, stop ancient forest harvesting

B.C. group gets millions to decarbonize fashion, stop ancient forest harvesting

Based out of Vancouver, B.C., Canopy received $60 million this week to wean global supply chains off ancient forest products and replace them with alternatives, like recycled clothing and straw.
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Style matters to Freestyle Whistler skier Jude Oliver

Style matters to Freestyle Whistler skier Jude Oliver

The 13-year-old is coming off a decorated season at the BC Winter Games and Timber Tour
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Letter: Whistler Blackcomb spring ops spark frustration, disappointment

Letter: Whistler Blackcomb spring ops spark frustration, disappointment

'I’ve stood in line long enough this year.'
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Comment: It's time to get serious about the opioid epidemic

Comment: It's time to get serious about the opioid epidemic

Mother of a 16-year-old who died of a toxic mix of lethal drugs deplores lack of B.C. government action on recommendations from inquest into her son’s death.
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Opinion: What’s in a name, baby?

Opinion: What’s in a name, baby?

'(Now please send in nana’s name for inspiration.)'
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Les Leyne: The travails of 'John from Langford'

Les Leyne: The travails of 'John from Langford'

John Horgan’s private career still public, caught in political and environmental crossfire
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Great horned owl family nests in laundry basket in Saanich tree

Great horned owl family nests in laundry basket in Saanich tree

A bird expert says it’s not unusual to see owls take over the nests of other birds — or even use human structures
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B.C. backs 14 companies looking to reduce plastic waste

B.C. backs 14 companies looking to reduce plastic waste

The B.C. government announced over $8 million in funding to 14 companies looking to recycle plastic waste or prevent it from entering depots and landfills.
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Everything B.C. residents need to know about how the massive strike in Canada affects travel

Everything B.C. residents need to know about how the massive strike in Canada affects travel

Only emergency passports are being issued and the airport says "there is a potential for slowdowns."
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