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'A wake-up call': Alarm raised over B.C. electrical grid amid plans for natural gas heating ban

'A wake-up call': Alarm raised over B.C. electrical grid amid plans for natural gas heating ban

BC Utilities Commission recently rejected a $327M proposal from FortisBC for an expansion of natural gas infrastructure in the rapidly-growing Okanagan.
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B.C. housing minister says next naughty list coming soon

B.C. housing minister says next naughty list coming soon

Ravi Kahlon also says province unveiling BC Builds project in ‘very near future.’
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Legal changes may bring reprieve for B.C. cannabis entrepreneurs

Legal changes may bring reprieve for B.C. cannabis entrepreneurs

Taxation, THC content and medical authorizations could be focus of regulatory changes.
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Rob Shaw: Fence-sitting thrusts BC NDP into no-win scenario as overdose deaths climb

Rob Shaw: Fence-sitting thrusts BC NDP into no-win scenario as overdose deaths climb

Government’s messaging over public drug-use legislation has completely reversed as it attempts to co-opt language of Opposition, writes Rob Shaw
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Opinion: Ski season’s wet start won’t dampen tourism optimism in 2024

Opinion: Ski season’s wet start won’t dampen tourism optimism in 2024

Ski areas across B.C. are breathing a major sigh of relief this week after some long-overdue winter storms finally delivered the goods
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Maxed Out: Tales from the inbox—I resolve nothing

Maxed Out: Tales from the inbox—I resolve nothing

'Having taken advantage of holiday crowds and absent snow to tackle that ugly task, I find myself wanting to catch up on a few other things...'
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B.C. gang hitman gets 25 years for two murders, two attempted murders

B.C. gang hitman gets 25 years for two murders, two attempted murders

"Parents should not have to bury their children," Jagvir Malhi's parents said. "All we have now are memories."
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B.C. laser hair removal worker faces more sex allegations

B.C. laser hair removal worker faces more sex allegations

Ali Aghasardar has previously denied sexual touching, and has said photos are part of tracking ongoing treatment.
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B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body-worn cameras

B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body-worn cameras

SURREY, B.C. — Police agencies in British Columbia say the introduction of body cameras will improve transparency and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers. The B.C.
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B.C. wine sector seeking rebound after disastrous 2023

B.C. wine sector seeking rebound after disastrous 2023

Deep freeze in 2022 killed vines and damaged buds, causing slashed production.
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