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Politics and life after: retiring Island MLA Doug Routley reflects

Politics and life after: retiring Island MLA Doug Routley reflects

Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election
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Vigil honours B.C. woman killed in reported home invasion

Vigil honours B.C. woman killed in reported home invasion

The vigil had two purposes: to remember Tori and to call for justice for her
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CN apologizes for whistles in Chilliwack, but cites safety after train death

CN apologizes for whistles in Chilliwack, but cites safety after train death

'Never walk, cycle or drive along railway tracks,' CN says. 'It’s hard to judge how far away a train is.'
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Last surviving ironworker of B.C.'s Second Narrows Bridge collapse attends 66th memorial

Last surviving ironworker of B.C.'s Second Narrows Bridge collapse attends 66th memorial

Langley's Lou Lessard was working on the Second Narrows Bridge when it collapsed during construction on June 17, 1958. On Monday he attended the 66th annual memorial to the 19 people who died
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A quarter of British Columbian renters spend 50% of income on rent: Report

A quarter of British Columbian renters spend 50% of income on rent: Report

In Vancouver in October 2023, rent for a 2-bedroom unit was 8.6% higher than the year prior
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Minister wants B.C. to be model for aquaculture as it moves to containment

Minister wants B.C. to be model for aquaculture as it moves to containment

Industry Minister will be in B.C. soon to meet with First Nations affected by the open-net farm ban
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B.C. police seek suspects after people shot at, hit with BB gun pellets

B.C. police seek suspects after people shot at, hit with BB gun pellets

Suspects are described as teenage boys, about 15 to 16 years old
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Pair on Canada’s no-fly list lose appeal, ‘reasonable grounds’ for terror concern: Court

Pair on Canada’s no-fly list lose appeal, ‘reasonable grounds’ for terror concern: Court

The 2 men weren’t allowed to board planes in Vancouver in 2018
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Eby’s baby countdown brings B.C. election campaigning forward

Eby’s baby countdown brings B.C. election campaigning forward

Eby and his wife, Cailey, are expecting a daughter on June 27
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City of Abbotsford: Report 'misleading' on cost to restore Sumas Lake

City of Abbotsford: Report 'misleading' on cost to restore Sumas Lake

City consulting engineering firm responds to previously released report
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