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Powell River replacement ferry breaks down
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Powell River residents are temporarily without BC Ferry service to the Sunshine Coast after a mechanical breakdown on the North Island Princess. The vessel was sailing between Saltery Bay and Earl's Cove, replacing another ferry that had been moved to ...and more »

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Cyclist dead after 'bizarre' incident on Vancouver Seawall
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A cyclist was struck and killed by a piece of trash in what police are calling a "bizarre" incident Wednesday night on the Vancouver Seawall. The cyclist was riding along the seawall at the foot of Carrall Street around 8:30 p.m. PT, when another man ...and more »

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UBC sexual assault policies prompt open letter from faculty
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UBC's current policies and procedures surrounding sexual assault have caused additional harm to some of those students and alumni who have reported abuse, according to a group of the university's faculty. In an open letter to the UBC community dated ...and more »

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Residential tenancy dispute fees doubled by BC government
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The B.C. government is doubling the fees tenants and landlords will have to pay to have a dispute resolved by the Residential Tenancy Branch. B.C. NDP housing critic David Eby said one of his staffers recently noticed the government quietly increased ...and more »

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'We're just licking our chops,' says film agent as BC industry profits from ...
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The Canadian dollar's fall to its lowest level in 12 years is bad news for cross-border shoppers and anyone travelling to the U.S., but B.C's film industry and some manufacturers are seeing a boost with bargain-seeking Americans. "It's been extremely ...

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Monster home drives debate in West Vancouver
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High-priced, ultra-desirable and scenic beyond belief: West Vancouver's real estate scene is about a lot of things. Humility isn't one of them. A drive through one of Canada's richest postal codes reveals a landscape teeming with newly minted faux ...

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How to legally defer paying your property taxes in British Columbia
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“It isn't fair, but it's a program that the government offers and I think people would be foolish not to take advantage of it,” says Michael Geller, a local real estate consultant. Story continues below. Global News. It's called the Tax Deferral ...and more »