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West Fraser Timber swings to $350M third-quarter profit on higher lumber prices

West Fraser Timber swings to $350M third-quarter profit on higher lumber prices

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it swung to a large profit in the third quarter on higher lumber prices. The Vancouver-based forestry company says it earned $350 million or $5.09 per share for the three months ended Sept.
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B.C. Votes 2020: Which ridings are most likely to flip once all ballots are counted?

B.C. Votes 2020: Which ridings are most likely to flip once all ballots are counted?

One of which may take place in northern B.C.
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Where there’s smoke there remains fiery opposition in Canada: poll

Where there’s smoke there remains fiery opposition in Canada: poll

A few years ago, I found a copy of Vancouver magazine from 1979. The remarkably thick volume was a monthly edition that included lengthy articles on current events, politics and lifestyle.
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VIDEO: Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson proves he can do everything — including play goalie

VIDEO: Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson proves he can do everything — including play goalie

Pettersson's list of talents keeps expanding, from juggling while on a unicycle to being an Instagram model.
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Rise and shine, Prince George!

Rise and shine, Prince George!

Here comes the rain again
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Prince George-bound WestJet flight added to BCCDC's COVID-19 exposure list

Prince George-bound WestJet flight added to BCCDC's COVID-19 exposure list

Seventh YXS-related exposure was wheels up on Oct. 22
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Twelve new COVID cases in the north, new restrictions put in place

Twelve new COVID cases in the north, new restrictions put in place

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 were reported in northern B.C. on Monday, as provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry brought in new restrictions to stem a surge in cases across B.C.
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North District RCMP Commander responds to viral video of Williams Lake arrest

North District RCMP Commander responds to viral video of Williams Lake arrest

Chief Supt. Warren Brown says video does not provide the 'full-scope'
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Yes, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are harder on extroverts, study shows

Yes, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are harder on extroverts, study shows

How have the pandemic and its associated restrictions impacted you, Squamish? A new University of Victoria study confirms what most of us already know from watching our family and friends struggle over the last few months — the degree of stress and h
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B.C. records first 300+ daily COVID-19 case-count over the weekend, 12 more in Northern Health

B.C. records first 300+ daily COVID-19 case-count over the weekend, 12 more in Northern Health

More than 800 cases detected since Friday (Oct. 23), new health order in place for private homes
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