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Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Disinformation undermines confidence in the legitimacy of democratic institutions, senior governments told.
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British Columbia logged a fifth more old-growth forests than reported

British Columbia logged a fifth more old-growth forests than reported

In 2021, old-growth logging was 19% higher than originally claimed by the Ministry of Forests, when it said logging rates had hit 'record lows.'
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Vancouver's Mesentech raises $15M for Phase 1 clinical trials

Vancouver's Mesentech raises $15M for Phase 1 clinical trials

B.C. biotech takes novel approach to treating bone diseases
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Vancouver International Wine Festival to focus on Italy in 2024

Vancouver International Wine Festival to focus on Italy in 2024

Tickets set to go on sale next month for the Feb. 24 through March 3 event
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Homes prices stall, sales slow as listings rise in Greater Vancouver

Homes prices stall, sales slow as listings rise in Greater Vancouver

Sales ratio for detached houses falls to 12.6 per cent as benchmark price holds firm at north of $2 million
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Troubleshooting B.C. tech’s real estate realities

Troubleshooting B.C. tech’s real estate realities

Economic uncertainty and a reluctance to return to office are having an impact on tech-sector recruitment
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Rob Shaw: Conservative leader Rustad's presence stands to alter B.C.'s political dynamics

Rob Shaw: Conservative leader Rustad's presence stands to alter B.C.'s political dynamics

With official recognition as a party, the BC Conservatives quickly upend the legislature
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U.S. court told Victoria broker Martel was found in Thailand but is no longer there

U.S. court told Victoria broker Martel was found in Thailand but is no longer there

Mortgage broker is believed to have left Thailand Aug. 30, after handing over assets to a group of U.S.-based creditors
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B.C. Ferries' annual fare hikes capped at an average of 3.2 per cent

B.C. Ferries' annual fare hikes capped at an average of 3.2 per cent

The cap sets the maximum annual increase for passenger and vehicle fares and reservation fees, and would be in effect for four years starting April 1
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Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires caused $720M in insured damage: report

Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires caused $720M in insured damage: report

'This year's wildfire season has broken all records in terms of the amount of land burned and damage caused to homes and businesses in B.C.'
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