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B.C. retracts plan to scrap individualized autism funding

B.C. retracts plan to scrap individualized autism funding

VICTORIA — A government plan to phase out individualized funding for children diagnosed with autism in British Columbia was dropped Friday by Premier David Eby, who said families don't need the stress of worrying about losing supports for their kids.
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Watch: Seaspan Shipyards celebrates keel laying of Coast Guard science ship

Watch: Seaspan Shipyards celebrates keel laying of Coast Guard science ship

Vancouver Shipyards in North Vancouver celebrated a milestone Friday on construction of an oceanographic vessel under Ottawa's national shipbuilding strategy
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New B.C. premier reverses autism funding overhaul

New B.C. premier reverses autism funding overhaul

Advocates are celebrating David Eby's decision to maintain individualized autism funding.
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B.C. cannabis sales hit all-time high in September

B.C. cannabis sales hit all-time high in September

The BCGEU strike in August did not appear to crimp that month's sales.
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Snowfall warnings, storm watches issued for southern B.C.

Snowfall warnings, storm watches issued for southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a dozen snowfall warnings or winter storm watches for communities across southern British Columbia. A Pacific frontal system is expected to sweep through the B.C.
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The philanthropic shift toward human-centred climate action

The philanthropic shift toward human-centred climate action

Social justice and philanthropy fuel a new era of climate action that focuses on more than just science.
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'Quite scary': B.C. mom says son waited months for major heart surgery in Vancouver

'Quite scary': B.C. mom says son waited months for major heart surgery in Vancouver

His surgery has been rebooked several times and he has a "severe obstruction" in his heart.
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20 cm of snow expected to fall on Coquihalla, Connector Saturday

20 cm of snow expected to fall on Coquihalla, Connector Saturday

Expect strong winds as well.
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'The greed here is interesting': Duped B.C. renter owed $24,000 from landlord

'The greed here is interesting': Duped B.C. renter owed $24,000 from landlord

After a B.C. renter wins a monetary order at the Residential Tenancy Branch, it's up to them to be a "collections agent," says a tenancy lawyer. "I think that deters a lot of people."
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As Olympic officials urge B.C. to reconsider bid, MLAs raise questions about new tax tool

As Olympic officials urge B.C. to reconsider bid, MLAs raise questions about new tax tool

Leaders from the COC and CPC sent an open letter to elected officials on Nov. 21, one month after financial concerns prompted the province to kill a potential bid for the 2030 Games.
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