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Newborn infant found dead in Victoria parking lot; police concerned for mother

Newborn infant found dead in Victoria parking lot; police concerned for mother

Police believe the baby had been born not long before, possibly in the area.
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Grocers among retailers poised for AI sales bump

Grocers among retailers poised for AI sales bump

Algorithms and data analysis can improve customers' experience and inventory management
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B.C. telescope discovers 25 repeating radio signals from deep space

B.C. telescope discovers 25 repeating radio signals from deep space

The discovery, made possible by the Okanagan Valley's CHIME telescope, doubles the number of known repeating fast radio bursts and inches astronomers closer to harnessing them as an intergalactic probe.
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Employers grapple with layoff processes in hybrid-work era

Employers grapple with layoff processes in hybrid-work era

Large group layoffs that offer little privacy to employees can create legal issues
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YVR traffic remains far below pre-pandemic levels

YVR traffic remains far below pre-pandemic levels

Airport expects 18 per cent fewer travellers this week than same week in 2019
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Athletes wonder why Trudeau hasn’t called an inquiry into Canada’s sport system

Athletes wonder why Trudeau hasn’t called an inquiry into Canada’s sport system

North Vancouver's Ciara McCormack has accused Ottawa of 'silent complicity' for ignoring repeated calls to investigate corruption in Canada's sport system
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Outdoor store MEC commits to cutting carbon emissions from products, supply chain

Outdoor store MEC commits to cutting carbon emissions from products, supply chain

Vancouver-based retailer says its goal is to slash emissions by 55 per cent by 2030 and 90 per cent by 2050
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Organizations call on B.C. to form permanent housing roundtable

Organizations call on B.C. to form permanent housing roundtable

Initiative would work to address unintended consequences of housing policies and create new ideas and legislation
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B.C. providing $42M to support province's film, digital arts sectors

B.C. providing $42M to support province's film, digital arts sectors

Move touted as largest-ever single investment in the creative sector
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B.C. Lions owner on board with donating to help save Simon Fraser football program

B.C. Lions owner on board with donating to help save Simon Fraser football program

SFU football players filed a lawsuit against the university in last week to stop the discontinuation of the school's football program
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