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'Unfair labour practice': B.C. government accused of blocking union bid by its own lawyers

'Unfair labour practice': B.C. government accused of blocking union bid by its own lawyers

The BCGLA has filed unionization cards with the province's Labour Relations Board
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‘Perfect timing’: B.C. man smacked in face by flying grouse while driving

‘Perfect timing’: B.C. man smacked in face by flying grouse while driving

Joshua Seymour of Prince George was hit in the face by a grouse while driving with his window open
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Brushes with adversity: refugee artist in Burnaby paints stories of war

Brushes with adversity: refugee artist in Burnaby paints stories of war

“It’s important for me to [tell] people what kind of life we had and people still have back home … in those countries.”
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Triple-glass effect and language barriers erode Canadian charm, say experts

Triple-glass effect and language barriers erode Canadian charm, say experts

Statistics Canada data shows a steep decline in the number of permanent residents choosing to become Canadian citizens.
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Battle-tested paramedic has 'big ask' of Canadians to help Ukraine victims

Battle-tested paramedic has 'big ask' of Canadians to help Ukraine victims

“We are blessed to live in a country where we enjoy stable lives and security. People in Ukraine have neither, " says a BC Ambulance Service veteran.
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Surrey police transition ‘recommendation’ raising more questions for a decision

Surrey police transition ‘recommendation’ raising more questions for a decision

Surrey's police transition recruitment strategy poses a problem for the province, regardless of which force is chosen, according to South Surrey-White Rock MLA Elenore Sturko
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Judges don't base decisions on popular opinion or government direction: bar association

Judges don't base decisions on popular opinion or government direction: bar association

The association says it is “concerned about the current public discourse that unfairly blames judges and prosecutors for releasing offenders back into the community on bail.”
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Hot deal: You can get 50% off base fares on these new Vancouver flights

Hot deal: You can get 50% off base fares on these new Vancouver flights

Tickets start at just $41 out of YVR.
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B.C. woman accused of skinning goat won't get other seized animals back

B.C. woman accused of skinning goat won't get other seized animals back

“The animals were deprived of proper nutrition, sufficient water, and veterinary care and their physical environment was both hazardous and unsanitary.”
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Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club files lawsuit against the province

Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club files lawsuit against the province

The society argues that federal medical marijuana laws that limit THC to 10 milligrams have made it impossible for the chronically ill to get the doses they need for pain.
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