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Capilano University and Whistler Film Festival Society launch partnership

Capilano University and Whistler Film Festival Society launch partnership

The partnership will see WFFS programs on offer at CapU’s Squamish campus as well as a new certificate in filmmaking launching in fall. 
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Rob Shaw: Blaming Trump won’t fix B.C.’s budget mess

Rob Shaw: Blaming Trump won’t fix B.C.’s budget mess

The largest deficit in provincial history delivers little beyond the status quo
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Editorial: West Vancouver's next school board trustee can deliver transparency

Editorial: West Vancouver's next school board trustee can deliver transparency

We suggest they make their first motion a call for SD45 to begin streaming, recording and posting their school board meeting videos online, just like the vast majority of other elected bodies do
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Tariffs spark Canadian calls for cross-country electrification

Tariffs spark Canadian calls for cross-country electrification

'Now is the time' to build out national electricity grid, says executive director of Pembina Institute.
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B.C. ends electric vehicle tax exemption amid budget deficit

B.C. ends electric vehicle tax exemption amid budget deficit

Ending the used EV tax exemption was part of a B.C. budget that offered little new spending on climate measures, and $4 billion to cover 'unpredictable costs,' including tariff responses.
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Three candidates running in West Vancouver Schools byelection

Three candidates running in West Vancouver Schools byelection

Voters go to the polls on April 5 to elect a new trustee
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Trucker who hit North Vancouver overpass wasn’t permitted, province says

Trucker who hit North Vancouver overpass wasn’t permitted, province says

The driver was fined $598 for having falsified driving logs and $311 for working more than the permitted hours
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B.C. budget expands housing support for renters, middle-income earners

B.C. budget expands housing support for renters, middle-income earners

$318M added to BC Builds for faster middle-income housing development
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Trump tariffs roil markets ... and B.C. budget

Trump tariffs roil markets ... and B.C. budget

Deficit expected to grow by $2B, government revenues to fall.
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Andy Prest: How to choose music without making everyone hate you

Andy Prest: How to choose music without making everyone hate you

'Aux' is one of the most important positions in any social situation, particularly when it comes to appeasing opinionated kids
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