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Province hopes B.C. lumber export rule changes will lead to more local jobs

Province hopes B.C. lumber export rule changes will lead to more local jobs

“These changes are intended to increase the amount of processing of wood products done within British Columbia, leading to more B.C. jobs, rather than having that processing done after export."
Chef kept $500,000 slots win secret from wife for two days

Chef kept $500,000 slots win secret from wife for two days

A chef was so unconvinced he’d won more than half a million dollars on the online slots that he simply went to bed – and then off camping for the weekend. Heat Laliberte completely dismissed the idea that he had won $584,201.
The pandemic hit LGBTQ Canadians differently. Researchers want to know why

The pandemic hit LGBTQ Canadians differently. Researchers want to know why

Surveys show that the impacts of COVID-19 on LGBTQ people have been significantly disproportionate, across a range of issues — employment, physical and mental health, household finances and quality of life
‘Unprecedented’ coalition demands end to B.C. salmon farms

‘Unprecedented’ coalition demands end to B.C. salmon farms

'We have to stand up now or we’re not going to have this resource for our grandchildren,” says First Nations salmon advocate as groups demand immediate implementation of Cohen Commission
Long-term forecast calls for 'colder and snowier' winter in B.C.

Long-term forecast calls for 'colder and snowier' winter in B.C.

For B.C. and a large part of the Prairies, colder than normal temperatures with an abundance of snow for the ski areas are expected.
Port Moody will try again for Inlet field funding

Port Moody will try again for Inlet field funding

If at first you don’t succeed… The president of Port Moody Soccer Club remains confident the city will find a way to get a new turf field and field house built at Inlet Park despite being turned down for $6 million in federal and provincial grants.
New Democrat, Green alliance fractures on the B.C. election campaign trail

New Democrat, Green alliance fractures on the B.C. election campaign trail

MAPLE RIDGE — The gap between the NDP and its former Green allies widened Thursday, as the focus of their campaigns shifted from the necessity of a snap election to child care.
School COVID exposures will be posted, says Henry

School COVID exposures will be posted, says Henry

Parents will be informed of COVID-19 exposures that occur in schools, said Dr. Bonnie Henry, the province’s medical health officer, Thursday.
‘Devastated' Coquitlam siblings say justice denied after cops cleared in shooting

‘Devastated' Coquitlam siblings say justice denied after cops cleared in shooting

The investigation, carried out by the Independent Investigations Office of BC, found police were justified in their use of force in an encounter that ended when officers fired three shots into Din’s cheek, head and chest.
North Van bear tears up car interior

North Van bear tears up car interior

Conservation officers and the North Shore Black Bear Society are warning the public after a bear tore up the inside of a Grousewoods family’s vehicle. The incident happened early Thursday morning, according to Conservation Officer Erich Harbich.