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Amendments introduced to pave way for real estate cooling-off period

Amendments introduced to pave way for real estate cooling-off period

The province introduced amendments to the Property Law Act on Monday with the aim of bringing in a cooling-off period this spring to protect home buyers, although there is no hint as to how long it will be.
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B.C. motel killer released from prison despite 'high risk' to reoffend

B.C. motel killer released from prison despite 'high risk' to reoffend

The man was sentenced in 2018 to five years and eight months behind bars following a manslaughter conviction.
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Tahltan First Nation sends custom-made gifts to Big Brother Canada contestant

Tahltan First Nation sends custom-made gifts to Big Brother Canada contestant

‘We wanted him to know that he’s loved and we’re watching and rooting for him,” said Tahltan band Chief Carmen McPhee.
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Man charged with attempted murder after officer in Kelowna, B.C., was stabbed

Man charged with attempted murder after officer in Kelowna, B.C., was stabbed

KELOWNA, B.C. — A 39-year-old man faces numerous charges, including attempted murder, for allegations he stabbed an RCMP officer from Kelowna, B.C.
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No new health-care facility outbreaks declared in B.C.

No new health-care facility outbreaks declared in B.C.

VICTORIA — Six more people have died of COVID-19 in British Columbia, bringing the death toll to 2,989 since the pandemic began.
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Will Deadpool 3 film in Vancouver? All signs point to…

Will Deadpool 3 film in Vancouver? All signs point to…

The franchise joined the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), leading to questions about how the R-rated Deadpool will fit in amongst PG-13, Disney+ family fare.
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B.C. government tweaks paid-sick-leave law

B.C. government tweaks paid-sick-leave law

B.C. on Jan. 1 started to ensure all workers are eligible for at least five sick days per year
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National earthquake early warning system launches in Horseshoe Bay

National earthquake early warning system launches in Horseshoe Bay

What would you do with 10 seconds of warning before the big one hits?
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Money launderer caught at YVR pleads guilty in Chicago

Money launderer caught at YVR pleads guilty in Chicago

Chinese citizen faces prison sentence of at least 14 years for drug-cash offences.
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Man arrested for assault on student in Vancouver's latest stranger attack

Man arrested for assault on student in Vancouver's latest stranger attack

Vancouver police say a Coquitlam man faces charges over allegations he attacked an 18-year-old exchange student on Sunday. Sgt.
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