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B.C. company fined $157K for 'high-risk' school asbestos removal

B.C. company fined $157K for 'high-risk' school asbestos removal

Canstar Restorations has been handed a hefty fine for unsafe asbestos removal at Walnut Grove Secondary School in Langley, B.C.
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Horseshoe Bay wildfire declared out

Horseshoe Bay wildfire declared out

The fire chief has a warning for the careless person who caused the blaze
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Opinion: Canadians' perception of the economy is improving, albeit cautiously, new poll finds

Opinion: Canadians' perception of the economy is improving, albeit cautiously, new poll finds

Forty-two per cent of British Columbians say Canada's economic conditions are 'very good' or 'good.'
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Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels

Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels

The Rapid Deploy devices developed by Barnacle Systems Inc. are being placed on problem vessels and allow the coast guard to remotely monitor if the vessel begins to sink or drag anchor.
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Rob Shaw: RCMP union tells province to respect Surrey council's wish to retain its Mounties force

Rob Shaw: RCMP union tells province to respect Surrey council's wish to retain its Mounties force

RCMP is doing a 'fantastic job' and there is no evidence public safety would improve with a municipal force
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North Van non-profit Urban Repurpose to showcase reclaimed treasures

North Van non-profit Urban Repurpose to showcase reclaimed treasures

You wouldn’t believe the things some people throw away…
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Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?

Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The International Seabed Authority — the United Nations body that regulates the world's ocean floor — is preparing to resume negotiations that could open the international seabed for mining, including for materials critical
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Finding joy at age 100: Talking to centenarians about living their best life at any age

Finding joy at age 100: Talking to centenarians about living their best life at any age

What is life like at 100? Centenarians shared their joys and future hopes with a team of researchers.
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50 activities to keep children engaged this summer

50 activities to keep children engaged this summer

There's no shortage of fun.
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Opinion: After the Manitoba crash, Canada needs to rethink bus safety

Opinion: After the Manitoba crash, Canada needs to rethink bus safety

Safety investigations into serious road collisions need to be conducted at a national level and by an independent body in the same manner air and rail occurrences are investigated.
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