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Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Keith Baldrey reflects on the big stories out of Victoria this past year, including housing legislation, health facility closures and the rise of the B.C. Conservatives.
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Aren’t they supposed to be sleeping?: Understanding black bear hibernation

Aren’t they supposed to be sleeping?: Understanding black bear hibernation

After reports of an active bear den in Squamish, biologist Vanessa Isnardy sheds light on bear behaviour during hibernation season.
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'Perfect venue': Anthony Hopkins plays piano at popular Vancouver hotel

'Perfect venue': Anthony Hopkins plays piano at popular Vancouver hotel

The Academy Award winner shows his skills in the lobby.
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Are we ready? Should we do this? The debate on expanding medical assistance in dying

Are we ready? Should we do this? The debate on expanding medical assistance in dying

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals face a choice early in 2024. They can allow a sunset clause to take effect so that eligibility for medical assistance in dying expands to adults whose only reason for seeking it is a mental disorder.
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High wind warnings along B.C.'s coast as gusts predicted to reach 120 km/h

High wind warnings along B.C.'s coast as gusts predicted to reach 120 km/h

Environment Canada says the high winds may damage roof shingles and windows in the affected zone and power outages may occur.
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Letter: Why another tax increase in Whistler?

Letter: Why another tax increase in Whistler?

'Generally, if you charge someone more, then you offer additional services'
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Opinion: Canada's competition laws just changed. Here's what you need to know

Opinion: Canada's competition laws just changed. Here's what you need to know

A small set of changes to competition law were just passed as the second part of Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act.
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B.C. judges warned to watch language after complaints

B.C. judges warned to watch language after complaints

Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie’s findings were detailed in the court’s annual report for 2022-23.
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Documents reveal details of Surrey fireworks busts

Documents reveal details of Surrey fireworks busts

The sale and discharge of fireworks, without a fire department permit and federal fireworks operator certificate, is punishable in Surrey.
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Letter: Ick! Can you please shower before entering swimming pools

Letter: Ick! Can you please shower before entering swimming pools

North Shore swimmers should be making more use of the on-site showers prior to dipping, this reader says
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