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Province hopes B.C. lumber export rule changes will lead to more local jobs

Province hopes B.C. lumber export rule changes will lead to more local jobs

“These changes are intended to increase the amount of processing of wood products done within British Columbia, leading to more B.C. jobs, rather than having that processing done after export."
Chef kept $500,000 slots win secret from wife for two days

Chef kept $500,000 slots win secret from wife for two days

A chef was so unconvinced he’d won more than half a million dollars on the online slots that he simply went to bed – and then off camping for the weekend. Heat Laliberte completely dismissed the idea that he had won $584,201.
Principal scores hole in one spotting stolen golf clubs

Principal scores hole in one spotting stolen golf clubs

North Vancouver RCMP say a local high school principal with an eagle eye recently scored a hole-in-one when he spotted a stolen set of expensive golf clubs. The principal spotted the set of Callaway clubs wedged under a bus in the school parking lot.
ICE says Hootsuite hasn’t formally dropped controversial contract

ICE says Hootsuite hasn’t formally dropped controversial contract

Vancouver tech company was facing backlash from employees for signing a deal with controversial American law enforcement agency
RCMP reviewing dash-cam footage in Diamond Rally crash

RCMP reviewing dash-cam footage in Diamond Rally crash

Sept. 5 accident sent several people to hospital
The pandemic hit LGBTQ Canadians differently. Researchers want to know why

The pandemic hit LGBTQ Canadians differently. Researchers want to know why

Surveys show that the impacts of COVID-19 on LGBTQ people have been significantly disproportionate, across a range of issues — employment, physical and mental health, household finances and quality of life
‘Unprecedented’ coalition demands end to B.C. salmon farms

‘Unprecedented’ coalition demands end to B.C. salmon farms

'We have to stand up now or we’re not going to have this resource for our grandchildren,” says First Nations salmon advocate as groups demand immediate implementation of Cohen Commission
Rain brings warnings for high river flow and possible flooding

Rain brings warnings for high river flow and possible flooding

Rain on Friday and Saturday will leave rivers and ground waterlogged so caution is advised. But take heart — next week's sun is accompanied by temperatures in the mid-20s
Long-term forecast calls for 'colder and snowier' winter in B.C.

Long-term forecast calls for 'colder and snowier' winter in B.C.

For B.C. and a large part of the Prairies, colder than normal temperatures with an abundance of snow for the ski areas are expected.
Lush seeks court permission to dissolve Canadian arm

Lush seeks court permission to dissolve Canadian arm

Dispute has been simmering between U.K.-based parent and North American partners for years