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Can B.C. infrastructure keep up with population growth?

Can B.C. infrastructure keep up with population growth?

High immigration targets mean infrastructure must service existing residents while adding capacity for newcomers
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Wet days ahead: Environment Canada calls for shift in Metro Vancouver weather

Wet days ahead: Environment Canada calls for shift in Metro Vancouver weather

The next week includes a long stretch of cooler, wetter weather.
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Tour a Navy vessel in North Vancouver this weekend

Tour a Navy vessel in North Vancouver this weekend

HMCS Yellowknife will be berthed at Burrard Dry Dock
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B.C.’s clogged court system putting access to justice at risk

B.C.’s clogged court system putting access to justice at risk

Courts are short judges, slow to adopt technologies and require in-person attendance – hiking costs for clients
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Free beds added at Surrey treatment facility for young B.C. men with severe drug addictions

Free beds added at Surrey treatment facility for young B.C. men with severe drug addictions

The Phoenix Society opened in May to serve men from throughout the province age 17 to 24 with severe and high-risk substance-use and mental health-care needs
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Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan

Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan

"Canada really has to decide at this point if it wants wild Pacific salmon or if it wants this dirty, harmful industry. It can't have both," said Tony Allard, founder of Wild Salmon Forever/Wild First.
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B.C. prisoners find purpose through 'extremely impactful' doggy daycare program

B.C. prisoners find purpose through 'extremely impactful' doggy daycare program

The inmates take care of the dogs while their owners are away or at work. More than 400 inmates at the Fraser Valley Institution have been part of the initiative.
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More than a third of Canadians believe in astrology, according to survey

More than a third of Canadians believe in astrology, according to survey

Many Canadians – especially younger ones – look to the skies and believe they offer observations about life
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California fire insurance woes a 'cautionary tale' for B.C.

California fire insurance woes a 'cautionary tale' for B.C.

U.S. insurance companies are abandoning entire states due to growing risk of catastrophe. Experts say Western Canada should pay attention.
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West Van senior questions 'vacancy' tax bill on occupied home

West Van senior questions 'vacancy' tax bill on occupied home

Wife’s citizenship status creates bureaucratic problem
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