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Tales of blood and death on streets make B.C. party leaders' debate grim listening

Tales of blood and death on streets make B.C. party leaders' debate grim listening

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's three party leaders offered starkly different visions of the province and its future Tuesday in the only televised debate of what appears to be an increasingly close election campaign.
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Rob Shaw: Rustad's cadaverous debate performance may be enough to stall surging Conservatives

Rob Shaw: Rustad's cadaverous debate performance may be enough to stall surging Conservatives

BC Conservative leader needed a standout moment, but delivered monotone responses that failed to counter NDP attacks
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Editorial: In the era of AI, we're keeping it real

Editorial: In the era of AI, we're keeping it real

National Newspaper Week: The words you are reading were written by a real person who earns a salary, raises a family, and is capable of understanding the breadth and nuances of the human condition
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Here are some key quotes from the B.C. party leaders' debate

Here are some key quotes from the B.C. party leaders' debate

The leaders of British Columbia's main parties have squared off in their only televised debate ahead of the Oct. 19 provincial election.
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Bowen Island - Horseshoe Bay ferry headed for refit

Bowen Island - Horseshoe Bay ferry headed for refit

Queen of Cumberland will take over for Queen of Capilano until December
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Salmon return to Sea to Sky streams, offering a front-row seat to nature’s wonder

Salmon return to Sea to Sky streams, offering a front-row seat to nature’s wonder

Pacific Salmon Foundation’s interactive map helps residents discover top spots to watch the annual journey of B.C.’s iconic fish.
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Watch: Thief steals firefighter uniforms from North Vancouver dry cleaner

Watch: Thief steals firefighter uniforms from North Vancouver dry cleaner

RCMP are warning that the stolen North Vancouver City Fire Department uniforms could be used by impersonators
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B.C. voters want health-care overhaul but are wary of privatization, survey reveals

B.C. voters want health-care overhaul but are wary of privatization, survey reveals

Housing and poverty still top concerns, but voters remain split on health-care reform and private care expansion
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Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation implements fireworks ban to address safety and climate concerns

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation implements fireworks ban to address safety and climate concerns

New bylaw enforces strict penalties starting at $250; year-round ban on sale and use of fireworks.
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36% of Canadian bird species see decline over past 50 years

36% of Canadian bird species see decline over past 50 years

The latest State of Canada's Birds report shows major declines in the Prairies and worrying signs that seabirds could be next.
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