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‘Trying to save our fish’: B.C. First Nations appeal a court ruling in an attempt to restore the Nechako River

‘Trying to save our fish’: B.C. First Nations appeal a court ruling in an attempt to restore the Nechako River

Saik’uz and Stellat’en First Nations have been fighting for the health of the watershed for over a decade. A dam operated by Rio Tinto Alcan and regulated by the province continues to devastate sturgeon and salmon populations
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B.C.'s old-growth forests at risk despite protection from province, analysis shows

B.C.'s old-growth forests at risk despite protection from province, analysis shows

Despite deferrals of old-growth logging in at-risk areas, satellite images from a new Stand.earth report show logging will be underway or has begun.
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B.C.’s number two doc paid higher than health authority CEOs

B.C.’s number two doc paid higher than health authority CEOs

Dr. Reka Gustafson received almost $470K last year, which was more than PHSA CEO David Byres' compensation.
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More federal funding for health care may not solve issues, experts say

More federal funding for health care may not solve issues, experts say

One economist says transferring more cash might not bring the "transformative change" needed to help the health-care system.
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'Tremendously stressful': 911 dispatcher union asks E-Comm for permanent supports

'Tremendously stressful': 911 dispatcher union asks E-Comm for permanent supports

Temporary measures to retain an already understaffed 911 service are set to expire starting Sept. 21. The union representing 911 operators would like to see them be made permanent.
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Britannia Mine Museum's annual Copper & Fire Arts event returns

Britannia Mine Museum's annual Copper & Fire Arts event returns

Catch local artists Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Canadian men's basketball team hoping to follow soccer team in grabbing nation's attention

Canadian men's basketball team hoping to follow soccer team in grabbing nation's attention

Canada rolls over Panama
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B.C. dog rescue organization laments ban on foreign dog imports

B.C. dog rescue organization laments ban on foreign dog imports

A new rule that takes effect Sept. 28 bans importation of dogs from more than 100 countries considered high risk for canine-variant rabies.
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Physician puts plan to charge patients monthly fee on hold after commission review

Physician puts plan to charge patients monthly fee on hold after commission review

Some patients were concerned that they would lose their family doctor if they were unable to pay the proposed $125 monthly fee.
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Whistler local named Canada’s ‘Fitness Professional of the Year’

Whistler local named Canada’s ‘Fitness Professional of the Year’

Melanie Levenberg won the canfitpro award thanks to the work she’s doing with her company PL3Y International
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