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Photos: BC Housing to end free tree tours at səmiq̓wəʔelə/Riverview

Photos: BC Housing to end free tree tours at səmiq̓wəʔelə/Riverview

The Riverview Horticultural Centre Society says it won't be able to afford the special Coquitlam event and administration fees.
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‘Very concerning’: B.C. government launches account on China-censored Weibo

‘Very concerning’: B.C. government launches account on China-censored Weibo

Pro-democracy advocate Ivy Li: 'Our government is now making it easier for the CCP to monitor the Chinese community here in B.C.'
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Victoria couple turns Hawaiian holiday into aid effort

Victoria couple turns Hawaiian holiday into aid effort

Pete and Kimmy Gill, who were already in Hawaii when they learned of the Maui wildfires, are organizing supplies for residents.
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10-million cruise ship passengers — and counting — for Victoria

10-million cruise ship passengers — and counting — for Victoria

The visitors planned to spend Wednesday exploring and to “make the most of it, soak it all up and take in the scenery.”
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Body of missing Kwikwetlem First Nation councillor is found

Body of missing Kwikwetlem First Nation councillor is found

Stephanie Patterson was first reported missing to Coquitlam RCMP last Friday (Aug. 11).
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Feds give Vancouver developers nearly $500M in loans to build 1,100 rental homes

Feds give Vancouver developers nearly $500M in loans to build 1,100 rental homes

Federal housing minister Sean Fraser was reluctant to share locations of all nine sites backed by the low-cost loans.
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B.C. First Nation band councillor found dead, man arrested

B.C. First Nation band councillor found dead, man arrested

SURREY, B.C. — A band councillor with a Metro Vancouver First Nation has been found dead. Sgt.
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No charge for Surrey Police Service officer after shopkeeper’s complaint

No charge for Surrey Police Service officer after shopkeeper’s complaint

An SPS officer allegedly intervened in a customer dispute
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B.C. First Nations coalition seeks leave to join case to support salmon farm closures

B.C. First Nations coalition seeks leave to join case to support salmon farm closures

19 B.C. First Nations and the Union of B.C. say they are applying to the court out of their obligation to protect wild salmon for current and future generations
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Former Nanaimo chief financial officer wins human rights complaint against city

Former Nanaimo chief financial officer wins human rights complaint against city

Tribunal rules Victor Mema was discriminated against on the basis of his ancestry, place of origin, race and colour.
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