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National Energy Board recommends approving Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

National Energy Board recommends approving Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is back on for potential cabinet approval following reconsideration by the National Energy Board. Local First Nations, however, say their opposition remains steadfast.
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Injunction upheld covering protests at Burnaby Trans Mountain sites

Injunction upheld covering protests at Burnaby Trans Mountain sites

The BC Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to uphold an injunction granted in 2018 against blocking access to Trans Mountain pipeline sites in Burnaby, including the Burnaby Mountain tank farm and the Westridge Marine Terminal.
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Vancouver doctors call for ‘heroin compassion clubs’ to reduce overdose deaths

Vancouver doctors call for ‘heroin compassion clubs’ to reduce overdose deaths

BC Centre on Substance Use ties drug deaths to organized crime, money laundering and housing unaffordability
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Estate of slain West Van millionaire to go to five children

Estate of slain West Van millionaire to go to five children

B.C. Supreme Court justice dismisses claim of ‘wife’
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West Vancouver family pleads for return of stolen tapes

West Vancouver family pleads for return of stolen tapes

A West Vancouver family victimized by a recent burglary is praying they’ll be reunited with their most prized possession – a box of old home videos.
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Avalanche Canada warns of high risk in the backcountry

Avalanche Canada warns of high risk in the backcountry

A day after North Shore Rescue members recovered the body of a snowshoer killed by an avalanche near Mount Seymour, Avalanche Canada is issuing a stern warning about the risk of further slides in the backcountry.
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Squamish bans plastic bags & straws by end of 2019

Squamish bans plastic bags & straws by end of 2019

Council voted unanimously in favour of motion after hearing students’ presentation
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'Ice avalanche' leads to close call for backcountry hikers

'Ice avalanche' leads to close call for backcountry hikers

Allure of Instagram posts putting photo seekers into dangerous situations
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The NEB's Trans Mountain report goes public Friday. Here's what to expect

The NEB's Trans Mountain report goes public Friday. Here's what to expect

*BREAKING: The NEB has given its endorsement of Trans Mountain. Read our story here.
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Legal challenges could dent ICBC recovery schedule, experts warn

Legal challenges could dent ICBC recovery schedule, experts warn

The B.C. government is betting big that its overhauls of ICBC will dig the public auto insurer out of a $1-billion hole, with the 2019 budget predicting a profit within two years.
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