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July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

During July, the world was 1.48 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial times.
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All eyes to be skyward for final flight of Martin Mars water bomber

All eyes to be skyward for final flight of Martin Mars water bomber

The Hawaii Martin Mars is set to take off from Port Alberni’s Sproat Lake on Sunday for its flight to the B.C. Aviation Museum in North Saanich
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Defence minister promises to 'unlock' DND lands for housing

Defence minister promises to 'unlock' DND lands for housing

National Defence Minister Bill Blair was at CFB Esquimalt on Wednesday to announce a $165-million, 480-room residential facility, but says that’s just the beginning.
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Canadians split on FIFA’s Olympics penalty for soccer drone spying, new poll says

Canadians split on FIFA’s Olympics penalty for soccer drone spying, new poll says

Nearly three-quarters of Canadians have tuned into the Paris Games, which will wrap up Sunday.
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Opinion: How parents can promote positive sibling relationships

Opinion: How parents can promote positive sibling relationships

Strong, positive and supporting relationships between siblings can support people's well-being throughout their lifetimes, and parenting approaches matter.
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District of North Van must pay $1.5M more for expropriated land, court orders

District of North Van must pay $1.5M more for expropriated land, court orders

Developer was seeking more than $4 million but the judge awarded less
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Claire Nielsen: The power of the apology — it's never too late

Claire Nielsen: The power of the apology — it's never too late

Columnist Claire Nielsen breaks down the therapeutic apology method.
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'He's a fighter': Family of mom, son killed in B.C. highway crash launch GoFundMe

'He's a fighter': Family of mom, son killed in B.C. highway crash launch GoFundMe

Eight-year-old Tristan is recovering in a Vancouver hospital with "multiple internal and external injuries," says his grandfather.
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An air passenger rights group is suing WestJet on behalf of Canadians. Here's why

An air passenger rights group is suing WestJet on behalf of Canadians. Here's why

This group says WestJet may have misled the public.
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North Shore students named winners in The Polygon's annual photography contest

North Shore students named winners in The Polygon's annual photography contest

The Sentinel Secondary students participated alongside students from 10 other schools across the lower mainland
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