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Millions added to B.C. funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefighters

Millions added to B.C. funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefighters

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is providing more money to rural, First Nations and volunteer fire departments across the province.
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Coquitlam councillor Trish Mandewo named new UBCM president

Coquitlam councillor Trish Mandewo named new UBCM president

2023 UBCM priorities include climate change, drug decriminalization, treatment and recovery support, and housing.
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Vancouver man sues Whistler Blackcomb seven years after fall from chairlift

Vancouver man sues Whistler Blackcomb seven years after fall from chairlift

Snowboarder alleges negligence for fractured spine and other injuries suffered after slipping from lift
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First days of autumn expected to be cool and damp over most of British Columbia

First days of autumn expected to be cool and damp over most of British Columbia

VANCOUVER — Much of British Columbia will welcome the first week of fall with wet, cool conditions after enduring a summer of drought. Autumn officially begins at 11:50 p.m.
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David Foster and his '70s supergroup Skylark make B.C. Hall of Fame

David Foster and his '70s supergroup Skylark make B.C. Hall of Fame

BJ Cook, 81, and David Foster, 73, will attend a public induction ceremony for B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame set for 10:30 a.m. Friday.
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Child-care centre eyed for B.C. legislature grounds

Child-care centre eyed for B.C. legislature grounds

No firm location yet; focus will be on needs of legislative assembly and caucus staff.
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B.C. nurse disciplined for breaching multiple patients' privacy

B.C. nurse disciplined for breaching multiple patients' privacy

Nurse breached multiple patients' privacy almost immediately after discussing the issue with union, managers.
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MLA Adam Walker returning to NDP is unlikely, say political observers

MLA Adam Walker returning to NDP is unlikely, say political observers

“I think a lot depends on what we learn in terms of what actually happened here but this doesn’t help anyone’s re-election at all."
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UBCM accepting oil and gas sponsorships called 'unethical'

UBCM accepting oil and gas sponsorships called 'unethical'

Protesters objected to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Trans Mountain and Coastal GasLink sponsoring municipal conference events.
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Province’s Surrey police transition advisor also a director with city's trash contractor

Province’s Surrey police transition advisor also a director with city's trash contractor

'We never had any input on the person and we had no input on the terms of reference,' says Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke
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