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UBCM delegates want increase in funds for libraries

UBCM delegates want increase in funds for libraries

Increase B.C. library core funding to $30 million, Victoria told at UBCM
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Orphaned bear cubs motion rejected by B.C. municipalities

Orphaned bear cubs motion rejected by B.C. municipalities

Resolution wanted cubs taken to a wildlife sanctuary for health assessment, treatment or euthanasia.
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Reducing Stigma and improving care: Calls from the Alzheimer Society of B.C. as election nears

Reducing Stigma and improving care: Calls from the Alzheimer Society of B.C. as election nears

With dementia cases in B.C. expected to triple by 2050, advocates push for a robust dementia strategy prioritizing stigma reduction, timely diagnosis, and improved long-term care options.
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Greens' Furstenau says B.C. should be 'best place in the world to live'

Greens' Furstenau says B.C. should be 'best place in the world to live'

Elections are about proposing visions, solutions and investments to make B.C. a thriving place, Sonia Furstenau says.
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B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says 'climate change is real'

B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says 'climate change is real'

B.C. Conservative Leader promises 'complete removal' of carbon tax, says contributing to province's affordability problems
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B.C. court capacity needs to be addressed, Langley tells UBCM

B.C. court capacity needs to be addressed, Langley tells UBCM

Union of B.C. Municipalities asks for updated courthouse capital asset management plan
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Change court failure-to-appear rules, UBCM asks

Change court failure-to-appear rules, UBCM asks

Some B.C. courthouses handling criminal charges that didn't originate in municipality
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B.C. municipalities want province-wide ban on ‘inhumane’ rodent glue traps

B.C. municipalities want province-wide ban on ‘inhumane’ rodent glue traps

The BC SPCA says glue traps cause severe pain, suffering to rodents and other animals when caught
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B.C. corporations urged to move beyond symbolism on Orange Shirt Day

B.C. corporations urged to move beyond symbolism on Orange Shirt Day

‘Real progress starts with education and understanding our culture,’ says former business development manager for the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation.
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New Strathcona Beer taproom opening in prime North Vancouver location

New Strathcona Beer taproom opening in prime North Vancouver location

The space offers stunning waterfront views and beverages that are exclusive to the Lonsdale Quay taproom
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