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Repeat call-outs for Squamish Search and Rescue on Al’s Habrich Trail

Repeat call-outs for Squamish Search and Rescue on Al’s Habrich Trail

Lessons to be learned about recreating in the backcountry this time of year, notes SAR. 
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Do your parents own a home? StatCan says that might mean you’re more likely to own, too

Do your parents own a home? StatCan says that might mean you’re more likely to own, too

New study reveals British Columbians born in the 1990s to property-owning parents more likely to own compared with counterparts
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Snow way! Here is when Vancouver could see flurries this week

Snow way! Here is when Vancouver could see flurries this week

You will want to keep your cosy clothing on deck for the cold snap.
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Housing advocates urge West Van to adopt rental-only apartment zone

Housing advocates urge West Van to adopt rental-only apartment zone

The 30 Ambleside rental buildings targeted for rental-only zoning are home to one-tenth of district’s households
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Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in October

Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in October

OTTAWA — The annual inflation rate in October cooled to its slowest pace since June as the price of gasoline tumbled compared with a spike higher a year earlier, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.
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New 9-8-8 crisis line launches across Canada next week

New 9-8-8 crisis line launches across Canada next week

Richmond's Chimo Community Services among more than 40 networks part of the new $156-million crisis line.
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B.C. man said he couldn't work due to Home Depot gift card dispute

B.C. man said he couldn't work due to Home Depot gift card dispute

David Peters claimed $4,300 for mental distress and being unable to fulfil a business contract.
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History-making appointment for Victoria reservist

History-making appointment for Victoria reservist

Lisa Kachanoski is the first woman to be appointed regimental sergeant major in the 5th (B.C.) Field Regiment of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in the regiment’s 140-year history on Vancouver Island
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B.C. inflation rate cools to 2.7% in October

B.C. inflation rate cools to 2.7% in October

The rate of inflation on the West Coast is now nearly one full percentage point lower than it was in the summer
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B.C. groups intervene in legal bid to rein in weak government climate targets

B.C. groups intervene in legal bid to rein in weak government climate targets

Ontario Court of Appeal case could act as a 'sword' to hold B.C. and federal climate targets in check, says lawyer.
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