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What will it take to halt old-growth logging in B.C.?

What will it take to halt old-growth logging in B.C.?

British Columbia's old-growth trees are major carbon sinks and pillars of a vibrant forest ecosystem. But as the province struggles to achieve its emission targets, only 3% of the big trees are left in B.C. — has the Squamish Nation found a solution?
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Squamish Constellation Festival organizers have their eyes — and ears — on 2022 event

Squamish Constellation Festival organizers have their eyes — and ears — on 2022 event

Former Squamish mayor Patricia Heintzman now a partner with the annual festival, which has been postponed since 2019 due to COVID-19.
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Fraser Health looks to boost young adult COVID-19 vaccination with FOMO campaign

Fraser Health looks to boost young adult COVID-19 vaccination with FOMO campaign

SURREY, B.C. — The Fraser Health authority is leveraging the fear of missing out in its campaign aimed at convincing young adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr.
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'Really troubling': Burnaby South MP, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh urging change after gang-linked shootings

'Really troubling': Burnaby South MP, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh urging change after gang-linked shootings

"Burnaby as a community is a beautiful and really safe community, so these are really shocking things to happen."
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B.C. restaurants advised they 'are able to open' May 25 for indoor dining

B.C. restaurants advised they 'are able to open' May 25 for indoor dining

Dr. Henry and Premier Horgan would not address restaurants re-opening during Thursday's briefing, but an industry group has offered firm guidance.
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Police, inspectors won't ease COVID-19 restriction enforcement over long weekend

Police, inspectors won't ease COVID-19 restriction enforcement over long weekend

VANCOUVER — Restaurants, pubs and breweries with outdoor patios will be under the microscope in British Columbia over the Victoria Day long weekend as WorkSafeBC inspectors ensure businesses abide by COVID-19 safety plans.
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BC RCMP increasing number of road checks over long weekend (VIDEO)

BC RCMP increasing number of road checks over long weekend (VIDEO)

Restrictions on non-essential travel are still in place and road checks will be increased this weekend.
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Surrey mayor under scrutiny for making vaccine clinics a partisan affair

Surrey mayor under scrutiny for making vaccine clinics a partisan affair

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Emotions erupt between police and protesters at old-growth anti-logging blockade

Emotions erupt between police and protesters at old-growth anti-logging blockade

Video captured and posted online shows a more violent arrest at an anti-logging blockade near Fairy Creek as protesters block the road and refuse to leave.
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Probe begins after fatal crash near Sicamous, B.C., as car tries to evade police

Probe begins after fatal crash near Sicamous, B.C., as car tries to evade police

SICAMOUS, B.C. — The actions of police are under scrutiny after a fatal crash in B.C.'s Interior as a vehicle tried to evade a traffic stop.
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