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Investigation launched after extremely close encounters with bears in Whistler

Investigation launched after extremely close encounters with bears in Whistler

A black bear was filmed eating food out of a takeout container while the person sat beside it.
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Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Stereotyping by colleagues and a lack of accessibility in the workplace remain prominent barriers.
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Tortoise, Frank the Tank, found wandering in a B.C. field of bok choy needs home

Tortoise, Frank the Tank, found wandering in a B.C. field of bok choy needs home

The mystery remains about where Frank came from.
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Tri-Cities Today: October 17, 2023

Tri-Cities Today: October 17, 2023

What's on in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody for Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.
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B.C. mega-projects scale back construction employment as they near completion

B.C. mega-projects scale back construction employment as they near completion

As $100B in projects winds down, uncertainty on economic consequences ramps up
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B.C. slams door on operators of multiple vacation rentals

B.C. slams door on operators of multiple vacation rentals

As of May 1, short-term-rental units in communities with more than 10,000 people will be allowed only in the principal residence of the host, plus one secondary suite or laneway home
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Second B.C. man wants ICBC pirate hat photo

Second B.C. man wants ICBC pirate hat photo

Dread Pyrate Higgs had a Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster temporary tattoo on his head in case he couldn't get a new driver's licence photo wearing his pirate hat.
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'We're still studying,' Coquitlam tells developer wanting to build Austin Avenue mid-rises

'We're still studying,' Coquitlam tells developer wanting to build Austin Avenue mid-rises

COQUITLAM — A bid to tear down six homes on and close to Austin Avenue and build two six-storey housing complexes is being put on hold.
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Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

B.C.'s new provincial short-term rental laws will force hosts to declare their homes as primary residences, with information going to a new registry that will be accessible by Canada Revenue Agency.
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B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

VICTORIA — New legislation that takes aim at rapidly expanding short-term rentals in British Columbia will increase badly needed long-term rental housing, Premier David Eby said after the act was introduced in the legislature Monday.
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