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Local union split amidst negotiations with Richmond Superstore owner Loblaw’s

Local union split amidst negotiations with Richmond Superstore owner Loblaw’s

Some members take to Facebook to challenge their own leadership.
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Feds failing to enforce money laundering crimes, B.C. inquiry concludes

Feds failing to enforce money laundering crimes, B.C. inquiry concludes

The Cullen Commission Report suggests a paradigm shift whereby the provincial government takes on duties typically ascribed to the federal government
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Still no refund roadmap for cancelled Vancouver Formula E race

Still no refund roadmap for cancelled Vancouver Formula E race

The promoter of the cancelled July 2 electric car race in Vancouver says it is up to the ticketing contractor to refund ticket holders.
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Flood stage in B.C. could remain for weeks with prolonged snowmelt or rain: expert

Flood stage in B.C. could remain for weeks with prolonged snowmelt or rain: expert

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has reached the peak window of spring snowmelt, but experts say the dangers of flooding will persist for weeks with record snow in the mountains and unstable weather in the forecast.
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Defence cross-examines digital forensic expert in trial of man accused in Amanda Todd case

Defence cross-examines digital forensic expert in trial of man accused in Amanda Todd case

Lawyer of Dutch man accused in ‘sextortion’ trial notes inconsistencies in police report
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Recreational psychedelics remain far behind on legalization path

Recreational psychedelics remain far behind on legalization path

The only way to legally obtain psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, is through a health exemption.
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B.C. directs pharmacies to keep some types of baby formula behind counter

B.C. directs pharmacies to keep some types of baby formula behind counter

VICTORIA — The threat of a shortage of specialized infant formulas in British Columbia has prompted an order from the Ministry of Health to put the containers behind the counter.
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Flood risk in B.C. transitioning to larger rivers

Flood risk in B.C. transitioning to larger rivers

There's no sign of hot weather coming, according to Environment Canada. That means the flood risk will come from rain.
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Rich Coleman, David Eby, politicians respond to B.C. money laundering report

Rich Coleman, David Eby, politicians respond to B.C. money laundering report

Former B.C. solicitor general Rich Coleman feels vindicated of 'mud slinging' claims of corruption.
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Turbulent creek in Kelowna, B.C., forces pause in the search for a woman and her dog

Turbulent creek in Kelowna, B.C., forces pause in the search for a woman and her dog

KELOWNA, B.C. — Safety concerns have forced a pause in the search for a Kelowna, B.C., woman who might have been swept away in the raging waters of Mission Creek.
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