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B.C. property assessments continue to rise; rural communities show highest increases

B.C. property assessments continue to rise; rural communities show highest increases

VICTORIA — Assessed values of properties in British Columbia are up again, but the pricey Vancouver area has been upstaged by small towns where value estimates rose by more than 40 per cent.
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YVR second busiest airport in Canada

YVR second busiest airport in Canada

Airline revenue was up, according to Statistics Canada, but still about half of pre-pandemic levels.
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Long-term care residents to be allowed one social visitor once testing in place

Long-term care residents to be allowed one social visitor once testing in place

Visiting restrictions that went into effect Jan. 1 are a temporary response to rising COVID-19 cases and staff shortages, says B.C.'s top doctor.
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Extreme cold, dangerous wind chill, more snow for many parts of B.C.

Extreme cold, dangerous wind chill, more snow for many parts of B.C.

VANCOUVER — Wind chill values nudging -50 C covered parts of northern British Columbia on Tuesday as Environment Canada warned of extreme cold and arctic outflows.
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500K British Columbians have yet to get booster shots following invites

500K British Columbians have yet to get booster shots following invites

More than 900 sites expected to be administering boosters by mid-January
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B.C. judge upholds tribunal decision that found racial discrimination against former staff

B.C. judge upholds tribunal decision that found racial discrimination against former staff

Seven former employees of Spruce Hill Resort and Spa reporting facing racial discrimination
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Coquitlam animal services investigating fatal dog attack at Como Lake Park

Coquitlam animal services investigating fatal dog attack at Como Lake Park

Family reportedly distraught by incident has posted on Reddit; Coquitlam Animal Services is not releasing details but says investigation is underway
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Ex-Burnaby teacher used position to touch athletic female students outside of class

Ex-Burnaby teacher used position to touch athletic female students outside of class

After admitting to professional misconduct, Alvin Lau has agreed not to re-apply for his teaching licence for nine months
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RCMP lay second-degree murder charge in death of Langford, B.C., woman

RCMP lay second-degree murder charge in death of Langford, B.C., woman

LANGFORD, B.C. — RCMP on Vancouver Island say a 27-year-old man has been charged with one count of second-degree murder following a slaying in Langford, B.C. An unnamed woman was found dead in a home during a wellness check on Dec. 31.
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Man allegedly threatens Vancouver grocery store worker with meat cleaver in mask dispute

Man allegedly threatens Vancouver grocery store worker with meat cleaver in mask dispute

The staff member allegedly asked the man to put a mask on when he pulled the knife out.
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