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B.C. wildfire expert says rapid detection, action on fire starts key as climate warms

B.C. wildfire expert says rapid detection, action on fire starts key as climate warms

More should be spent on prevention and mitigation, including FireSmart initiatives, says wildfire researcher.
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Canada squandering LNG export opportunities: EY

Canada squandering LNG export opportunities: EY

In the time Canada took to build one LNG plant, the U.S. built seven, approved 20
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Feds urged to step up as B.C. fights invasive mussel threat

Feds urged to step up as B.C. fights invasive mussel threat

Infestation could cripple tourism and infrastructure, says Okanagan Basin Water Board
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Liberal foreign interference bill includes some 'good tools' for RCMP: commissioner

Liberal foreign interference bill includes some 'good tools' for RCMP: commissioner

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani tried to play down suggestions Tuesday that a proposed new sabotage offence would allow authorities to stifle dissent by dismantling rail blockades or breaking up pipeline protests.
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Indian envoy warns of 'big red line,' days after charges laid in Nijjar case

Indian envoy warns of 'big red line,' days after charges laid in Nijjar case

OTTAWA — India's envoy to Canada insists relations between the two countries are positive overall, despite what he describes as "a lot of noise.
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Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to make public drug use illegal again

Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to make public drug use illegal again

OTTAWA — Public drug use became illegal in British Columbia once again on Tuesday, after the federal government granted the province's request to scale back its drug decriminalization pilot.
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Former B.C. banker pleads guilty to defrauding clients, potentially in the ballpark of $1M

Former B.C. banker pleads guilty to defrauding clients, potentially in the ballpark of $1M

Ex-RBC employee admits to defrauding clients over seven years.
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B.C. lawyer 'in shock' to proceed in misconduct hearing without lawyer

B.C. lawyer 'in shock' to proceed in misconduct hearing without lawyer

Leonard Marriott faces first of two citations from the Law Society of BC for alleged professional misconduct.
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NAFTA panel orders rethink on softwood lumber duties

NAFTA panel orders rethink on softwood lumber duties

B.C. forests minister says NAFTA panel ruling positive, but doesn't end softwood lumber dispute
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Delta council votes to remove Mayor Harvie as Metro chair

Delta council votes to remove Mayor Harvie as Metro chair

Council also agreed to several policy changes when it comes to Delta's mayor and council members.
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