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B.C. revamps building code to allow single stairwells in buildings up to six storeys

B.C. revamps building code to allow single stairwells in buildings up to six storeys

The province says all new buildings designed under the changes will require safety measures including sprinklers, smoke-management systems and wider stairwells.
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Opinion: Alberta election upheaval echoes B.C.'s shifting political winds

Opinion: Alberta election upheaval echoes B.C.'s shifting political winds

Alberta's 2012 provincial election serves as a case study on how a rising third party can devastate traditional opposition
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B.C. woman appears in court on ISIS-related terrorism charges

B.C. woman appears in court on ISIS-related terrorism charges

Kimberly Polman of Squamish was arrested and charged by the Pacific Region RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team.
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North Vancouver RCMP seek Tesla driver who assaulted senior with baton

North Vancouver RCMP seek Tesla driver who assaulted senior with baton

Road rage: The victim, a man in his 70s, was left bleeding and lost some teeth after being struck in the face
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New Vancouver Art Gallery construction costs soar to $600M

New Vancouver Art Gallery construction costs soar to $600M

Redesign work could result in a more compact gallery to stay within its budget
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Employee jailed for $2M theft from London Drugs warehouse in Richmond

Employee jailed for $2M theft from London Drugs warehouse in Richmond

Carlos Santos stole laptops from his employer over five years, selling them on Craigslist at a discounted price.
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'Being able to help my family is all I want': Metro Vancouver woman wins $500,000

'Being able to help my family is all I want': Metro Vancouver woman wins $500,000

She called her husband 18 times to tell him the news.
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Rob Shaw: Inside the United-Conservative deal reshaping B.C.'s political landscape

Rob Shaw: Inside the United-Conservative deal reshaping B.C.'s political landscape

Political rivals Kevin Falcon and John Rustad have come together to unite the right against the BC NDP. Here's how out it happened.
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ICBC urges road safety ahead of Labour Day long weekend

ICBC urges road safety ahead of Labour Day long weekend

In light of alarming Labour Day crash statistics, ICBC is offering tips and advice for those hitting the road this weekend.
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B.C. woman who waved fake gun outside grocery store given conditional discharge

B.C. woman who waved fake gun outside grocery store given conditional discharge

"'If you pull out a gun, you will be shot,'" a Vancouver police officer told Helena Joseph after she pointed a BB gun into the Super Valu at Vancouver's First Avenue and Commercial Drive.
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