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Younger Canadians more optimistic climate-action goals can be met
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Only about 48 per cent of Canadians believe CEOs recognize the impact of their businesses on the environment
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Rob Shaw: Rustad's cadaverous debate performance may be enough to stall surging Conservatives
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BC Conservative leader needed a standout moment, but delivered monotone responses that failed to counter NDP attacks
on Wed, 8PM
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Lil’Wat First Nation completes forest thinning for fire mitigation
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Timber harvested in thinning project turned into firewood for Lil'Wat elders
on Oct 10
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Tales of blood and death on streets make B.C. party leaders' debate grim listening
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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.
on Oct 9
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Why BC Ferries can never build ferries in B.C.
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Seaspan rejects BC Ferries' request for proposals to build new ferries
on Sep 27
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Burnaby and New Westminster building downtown growth
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Both cities anticipate bustling futures defined by population growth and redevelopment
on Sep 27
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Rob Shaw: Health cuts, drug dens and tolls. How false claims lead B.C. election campaign
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A look at the claims party leaders have made.
on Sep 25
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Rob Shaw: Rustad pledges to close B.C.'s overdose prevention sites
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Promise draws criticism from Eby, Furstenau.
on Sep 24
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BC Hydro overwhelmed by clean power bids as energy demand looms
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Independent power producers are back in B.C. with wind and solar proposals
on Sep 20
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Metro Vancouver board chair responds to developers seeking relief from fee hikes
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The alternative is higher utility bills for the region’s residents, says regional district representative
on Sep 20
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Ministry gives extensions to 21 B.C. communities to comply with new housing laws
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Some municipalities struggling to meet provincial deadlines for greater density
on Sep 18
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Haisla First Nation's Cedar LNG project faces legal challenge
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Steelhead LNG alleges patent infringement on its floating LNG design
on Sep 18
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Federal energy minister, former B.C. premier subjects of conflict of interest complaints
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The complaints concern John Horgan’s announcement he would join the board of a Teck Resources spinoff company
on Sep 14
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Opinion: Climate change is rapidly reshaping B.C.’s economy, a fact no party can ignore
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Wine, forestry and tourism are feeling the heat
on Sep 12
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Opinion: Trudeau’s leadership survives as Singh severs ties
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With the NDP shredding its partnership with the Liberals, the PM faces the challenge of leading a tired government into a critical election
on Sep 5
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Rob Shaw: Inside the United-Conservative deal reshaping B.C.'s political landscape
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Political rivals Kevin Falcon and John Rustad have come together to unite the right against the BC NDP. Here's how out it happened.
on Aug 30
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Opinion: B.C. ombud slams Vancouver council for sidelining integrity commissioner
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Jay Chalke urges legislative action to safeguard ethical oversight
on Aug 28
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Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals
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New poll shows broad support for a national service program, but enthusiasm varies based on region
on Aug 27
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B.C. government mute on Penny Ballem pay, Bonnie Henry book
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Woman in charge of province's COVID-19 vaccination campaign was paid $405,000 for nine months’ work, provincial documents show
on Aug 24
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Rob Shaw: Will Rustad's appearance on Jordan Peterson's podcast boost or backfire?
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Leader of the BC Conservatives should expect questions about contentious gender identity and sexuality topics.
on Aug 23
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Opinion: Urgent action is required to save B.C.’s tree fruit industry
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Inadequate government support and harmful policies threaten the growth and survival of a critical industry
on Jul 31
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Sale of B.C. coal mines to Glencore was bad deal for Canada: report
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MiningWatch report question's Swiss mining giant's track record
on Jul 23
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Volvo, Westport strike joint venture for hydrogen truck components
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Hydrogen combustion engines designed for heavy duty and long-haul trucking
on Jul 5
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Converting from natural gas too pricey for B.C. restaurants, says report
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Report estimates conversion costs at $800,000 per restaurant.
on May 30
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Trump's popularity creeping upwards in Canada, says survey
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But Biden's presidency seen as slightly better by Canadians since 2020, says new Research Co. polling
on May 30
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1 in 4 B.C. job postings missing salary figures now required by law, says report
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Province says compliance and enforcement measures can be added to the legislation if deemed necessary.
on May 20
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Opinion: Eby’s government is driving B.C.’s finances into the ground
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David Eby's tenure as British Columbia's premier marks a dramatic increase in spending and debt, raising concerns among taxpayers
on May 17
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Opinion: Vancouver leading the way on making large buildings greener
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City of Vancouver regulations offer a roadmap to zero-emissions buildings
on Apr 30
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As the climate changes, so too do Canadians' farm fields and dinner tables
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Canada's farm fields are in the midst of a transformation. As the country rapidly warms from human-caused climate change, farmers are being pushed to reconsider conventional wisdom about what can and can't survive in this northern climate.
on Apr 26
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Medical schools raise alarm over declining interest in family medicine
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Educators warn students are shunning family medicine for higher-paid specialties, just as the federal government dismisses physicians’ concerns about capital-gains tax.
on Apr 25
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Drought, heat raise risk of repeat of last summer's record-breaking wildfires
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OTTAWA — Persistent drought and months of above-average temperatures have escalated the risk of another record-breaking wildfire season, federal ministers said Wednesday as they warned about the urgent need to address climate change.
on Apr 11
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Rob Shaw: ‘Outrageous,’ rampant drug use make St. Paul’s unsafe for staff, patients
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The conditions in northern B.C. hospitals pale in comparison to what’s happening in Vancouver, a source says
on Apr 10
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B.C.'s Haida Nation to have title over all of Haida Gwaii
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Aboriginal law experts question how private lands can coexist with communal aboriginal title
on Mar 23
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B.C. renters, mortgage holders delaying retirement savings, says survey
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B.C. residents with monthly housing costs are choosing between 'paying for living expenses today or putting some money away for tomorrow.'
on Mar 3
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Fewer British Columbians using re-usable bags in wake of plastic ban rejection
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Green Fatigue? B.C. residents hold steady on reusable bags, but other eco-habits dip.
on Feb 16
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B.C. economy flashes red-light warning ahead of Budget 2024
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Business and industry leaders press for fiscal restraint in provincial budget as the province’s economic growth flatlines, and businesses’ financial burden mounts
on Feb 16
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‘No surprise’ B.C. buyers willing to leave province to achieve homeownership, says report
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First-time buyer rebates are ‘inadequate’ in Metro Vancouver’s high-cost market, according to Re/Max Canada
on Feb 9
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‘Unite the left’ remains popular federally with over half of Liberals
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The idea of a united left-of-centre party is less popular with the NDP or Conservative Party
on Jan 29
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Metro Vancouver is becoming a nuclear power player
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General Fusion and Pacific Northwest clean-tech talent pool draw international attention
on Jan 23
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Meet ‘Dudesy:’ The AI that hosts a comedy podcast with B.C.-born actor Will Sasso
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The show offers a look into how artificial intelligence will affect entertainment, merchandise and branding
on Jan 22
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Rob Shaw: BC Ferries may soon test the waters of major reform
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Premier David Eby has left the door open for his hand-picked troubleshooter to shake up BC Ferries
on Jan 20
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Rob Shaw: Meet Sean Fraser, David Eby’s federal doppelganger on the housing front
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From short-term rental crackdowns to standardized designs for homes, the federal housing minister appears to be aping B.C.’s style
on Dec 18
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Province withholds environment minister’s travel budget for UN conference in Dubai
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B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman’s travel expenses to be released once all costs are tabulated, says spokesman
on Dec 13
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Biden administration announces funding for Cascadia High-Speed Rail through to Vancouver
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Service running between Portland, Seattle and Vancouver is part of plan to build a high-speed rail system through U.S.
on Dec 9
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VCH set to buy Seymour Health out of receivership
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Receiver Ernst & Young's requested selling price comes in at $12M
on Dec 8
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Regulator denies Trans Mountain's pipeline variance request
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Decision relates to part of the pipeline located in B.C.
on Dec 7
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B.C. consortium nabs $2M to convert grape waste into food ingredients
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Crush Dynamics, Purdys Chocolates and Evovatec Solutions split the grant
on Dec 5
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Opinion: B.C. young people want more, not less, climate policy
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Why are we comparing a world with an imperfect but important CleanBC to one without it?
on Dec 2
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YVR commits to fighting human trafficking
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'YVR recognizes the crucial role airports play as front-line defenders against this violation of fundamental human rights.'
on Dec 1
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Royal Bank CEO defends Vancouver-based HSBC Canada deal
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Comments come after the finance committee of the House of Commons in early November called on the finance minister to block the deal over concerns it will hurt competition
on Dec 1