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Campfires allowed in most of the Sea to Sky as of noon today

Campfires allowed in most of the Sea to Sky as of noon today

The ban was put in place on June 8 by the Coastal Fire Centre.
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Wildfire expert says recent rainfall may not impact long-term fire activity

Wildfire expert says recent rainfall may not impact long-term fire activity

While recent rain might help the short-term wildfire outlook, a Kamloops-based wildfire expert says it may not have much of an impact in the longer term. Mike Flannigan, a Thompson Rivers University wildfire expert and B.C.
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Construction constraints, charges exacerbating affordable housing crisis in B.C.: ICBA

Construction constraints, charges exacerbating affordable housing crisis in B.C.: ICBA

The industry association is warning that issues concerning costs, delays and labour are frustrating the ability to build more supply
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Kirk LaPointe: West Van lags in recognizing Indigenous truths

Kirk LaPointe: West Van lags in recognizing Indigenous truths

Elimination of verbal land acknowledgment indicative of attitudes to Indigenous reconciliation
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Watch: An exclusive below the scenes look at the new Broadway Subway tunnel

Watch: An exclusive below the scenes look at the new Broadway Subway tunnel

Take an insider look at the $2.83 billion mega-project happening beneath one of Vancouver's busiest streets.
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Federal Court ruling allows CSIS to deploy surveillance technology without warrant

Federal Court ruling allows CSIS to deploy surveillance technology without warrant

A redacted version of the previously-secret decision was published Tuesday, as CSIS warned Canadians about Chinese intelligence strategies
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B.C. strata told to enforce bylaws if it wants Airbnb to end

B.C. strata told to enforce bylaws if it wants Airbnb to end

The Civil Resolution Tribunal has ruled in a Lower Mainland strata's favour.
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Canada must speed decarbonizing ports to slash rising shipping emissions

Canada must speed decarbonizing ports to slash rising shipping emissions

Canada urgently needs to chart a course of action that will dramatically reduce the shipping sector’s surging greenhouse gas emissions, says an international coalition working to decarbonize the maritime sector.
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Poll: More than half of readers would consider buying an e-bike or already own one

Poll: More than half of readers would consider buying an e-bike or already own one

With roadways clogged with cars and more incentives en route, electric bicycles are more attractive than ever
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation receives funding to build a traditional longhouse

Tsleil-Waututh Nation receives funding to build a traditional longhouse

Plans are underway for the longhouse’s construction as the provincial government offers $260K in funds
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