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Lawsuit claims province, lottery corporation promote ‘dangerous’ video slot machines

Lawsuit claims province, lottery corporation promote ‘dangerous’ video slot machines

According to the claim, video slot machines deceive users with hidden odds and “create cognitive distortions” to keep people playing and losing money.
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Winemakers fired up and fearful over climate change

Winemakers fired up and fearful over climate change

42nd annual Vancouver International Wine Festival set to welcome wine producers from around the world
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B.C. deploys genomics tech to track coronavirus spread

B.C. deploys genomics tech to track coronavirus spread

New pilot program expected to be up and running in a matter of weeks to help track the spread of novel coronavirus in B.C. The goal is to turn around genome sequences from patients within 24-48 hours.
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Features, faults of no-fault car insurance

Features, faults of no-fault car insurance

New ICBC regime increases care costs, but cuts drivers’ ability to sue for pain and suffering
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Metro Vancouver landlord ordered to pay $11K for pressuring new mother to move

Metro Vancouver landlord ordered to pay $11K for pressuring new mother to move

The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has ordered a Lower Mainland landlord to pay $11,000 to a family she pressured to move out after they had a baby. In a decision dated Feb.
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Metro Vancouver landlord ordered to pay $11K for pressuring new mother to move

Metro Vancouver landlord ordered to pay $11K for pressuring new mother to move

Tribunal ruled tenant was discriminated against on the basis of her sex and family status
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Metro Vancouver Chinese restaurants seek tax relief in light of coronavirus outbreak fears

Metro Vancouver Chinese restaurants seek tax relief in light of coronavirus outbreak fears

Metro Vancouver Chinese restaurant officials gathered at a news conference in Richmond Friday, urging federal, provincial and municipal governments to provide embattled establishments with more support as patrons stay away en-masse .
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Port Moody mom & teenage son are both battling cancer – and they need your help

Port Moody mom & teenage son are both battling cancer – and they need your help

Heidi Hass Gable is battling cancer and her 14-year-old son Cam is fighting leukemia; she has started a GoFundMe page to help with the finances as she can't work
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Boxed beer: It’s a thing and it could be heading to B.C. soon

Boxed beer: It’s a thing and it could be heading to B.C. soon

‘Goon’ technology originated in Australia, embraced by Colorado brewery
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Cannabis is legal – but not the stuff Port Moody cops found

Port Moody Police seize marijuana, pills, cannabis edibles, vehicles and cash in raid Tuesday in Burnaby
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