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B.C. launches gig economy consultations amid concerns over slowdown

B.C. launches gig economy consultations amid concerns over slowdown

Roundtables aimed at finding ways to protect gig workers
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Funeral march and service at Olympic Oval for Const. Shaelyn Yang: RCMP

Funeral march and service at Olympic Oval for Const. Shaelyn Yang: RCMP

VANCOUVER — Mounties say a regimental funeral will be held next Wednesday for British Columbia RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang.
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Woman charged in Williams Lake "break outs"

Woman charged in Williams Lake "break outs"

Suspect likened to hapless robbers in Home Alone movies
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P.G. oncologist's study reveals high doses of radiation safe for cancer patients

P.G. oncologist's study reveals high doses of radiation safe for cancer patients

Dr. Robert Olson's clinical trial at BC Cancer-Prince George shows high-dose precision-focused radiotherapy effective at targeting tumours with reduced toxic side effects for patients
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Female humpback whale found dead off Malcolm Island

Female humpback whale found dead off Malcolm Island

DFO and volunteers helped to secure the severely bloated body to shore to ensure the animal and any evidence of its death didn’t wash away with the tides
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Anti-vaccine protester who repeatedly punched man must take anger management counselling

Anti-vaccine protester who repeatedly punched man must take anger management counselling

Jeffrey Ian Harris was convicted of assault causing bodily harm after punching Peter Lane nine times at a protest in front of the legislature last fall
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Dry fall weather a boon for pumpkin crop, say farmers

Dry fall weather a boon for pumpkin crop, say farmers

While a cold spring meant a late planting, the pumpkins flourished and dry weather hardened their shells, which didn’t rot from rain or frost
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Construction costs continue to rise as labour pool shrinks in B.C.

Construction costs continue to rise as labour pool shrinks in B.C.

New BCCA report shows the pressures faced by B.C. contractors in face of inflation and shortages
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Lengthy pandemic closure ends for B.C. park straddling Washington state border

Lengthy pandemic closure ends for B.C. park straddling Washington state border

VANCOUVER — One of British Columbia's last remaining COVID-19 closures has finally been lifted. Peace Arch Provincial Park, the nine-hectare park that straddles the B.C.
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B.C. woman grateful for breast milk donations wants to give back

B.C. woman grateful for breast milk donations wants to give back

VANCOUVER — A smooth pregnancy had Cindy Li dreaming of motherhood. But when she suddenly started bleeding at 32 weeks, her baby boy arrived early and needed breast milk that she couldn't produce.
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