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Legislature budgets $300K to make space for six new MLAs

Legislature budgets $300K to make space for six new MLAs

New ridings will be in Burnaby, Langley, Surrey, Vancouver, Okanagan and the Capital Region
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Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer

Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer

OTTAWA — The decision to transfer serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison was sound, the Correctional Service of Canada announced Thursday, with its commissioner underlining his new lodgings do not make him any less of a "p
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No relief in sight for Metro Vancouver’s industrial land shortage: Avison Young

No relief in sight for Metro Vancouver’s industrial land shortage: Avison Young

Long-term supply is a ‘serious concern’ for the region, which needs 7.7M square feet of new space
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Council says Port Moody needs seniors housing — but not so fancy, nor so tall

Council says Port Moody needs seniors housing — but not so fancy, nor so tall

Avenir Senior Living operates similar residences in Port Coquitlam and White Rock, as well as on Vancouver Island
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Canada Child Benefit hailed for reducing poverty, as families get boosted payments

Canada Child Benefit hailed for reducing poverty, as families get boosted payments

The Canada Child Benefit is being hailed for lifting children out of poverty seven years since its introduction, as families get a cost-of-living boost this month.
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B.C. wildfire activity expected to shift from north to south

B.C. wildfire activity expected to shift from north to south

There have been 199 fires sparked in the past seven days in B.C., but 133 of those are out, held or under control.
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Hells Angels gather for B.C. 40th anniversary parties

Hells Angels gather for B.C. 40th anniversary parties

Bikers expected to gather in Hope Friday and begin trip into Metro Vancouver.
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Massive Coquitlam house among five being moved instead of demolished

Massive Coquitlam house among five being moved instead of demolished

Moving houses greener than knocking them down and makes a lot of sense, says a Coquitlam developer, and buying a re-purposed home can be cheaper.
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Seven charged in massive Coquitlam drug trafficking investigation

Seven charged in massive Coquitlam drug trafficking investigation

The suspects, charged on July 7, were found in possession of multiple illicit drugs, firearms and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and vehicles.
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Leaked report outlines systemic issues within the BC Sheriff Service

Leaked report outlines systemic issues within the BC Sheriff Service

Low and uncompetitive pay was among the reasons listed for recruitment failures.
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