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Ottawa pledges $58.8M to continue local journalism program to 2027

Ottawa pledges $58.8M to continue local journalism program to 2027

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is extending a program that funds 400 local reporting jobs across the country. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says Ottawa will spend another $58.8 million to continue the Local Journalism Initiative until 2027.
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Vancouver and B.C. government officials met last fall with FIFA, but most details are secret

Vancouver and B.C. government officials met last fall with FIFA, but most details are secret

BC Place will host seven matches in 2026.
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Richmond CEO to be filmed in Netflix reality show Dubai Bling

Richmond CEO to be filmed in Netflix reality show Dubai Bling

Richmond-based Rejuve+ Health Products has expanded to Asia and the Middle East since its launch last year
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The league that’s shaking up the business model, and the culture, of junior hockey

The league that’s shaking up the business model, and the culture, of junior hockey

The more alternatives there are to Hockey Canada’s sclerosis, the better it is for players, parents and the game
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Prince Harry wraps visit to B.C., promises 'epic week' for next year's Invictus Games

Prince Harry wraps visit to B.C., promises 'epic week' for next year's Invictus Games

VANCOUVER — Prince Harry told attendees gathered to mark the end of his three-day trip to British Columbia that next year's Invictus Games in the province will be about more than athletes winning medals.
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Canadian theatre companies face 'crisis' as economic woes continue in wake of pandemic

Canadian theatre companies face 'crisis' as economic woes continue in wake of pandemic

Theatre companies have struggled to get audiences to return as government pandemic-relief programs are tapering off and inflation has pushed up the cost for supplies, rent and talent.
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Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C., says 'everybody should do it'

Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C., says 'everybody should do it'

WHISTLER, B.C. — Even after a second run, Prince Harry couldn't crack the 100km/h mark as he raced face-first down one of the world's fastest bobsled tracks in Whistler, B.C., aboard a tiny skeleton sled. "I'm going to go again.
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Tickets for Lionel Messi's game in Vancouver going for over $10,000 on resale market

Tickets for Lionel Messi's game in Vancouver going for over $10,000 on resale market

One ticket that originally sold for $35.12 is being resold for more than $12,000 with fees
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Former Prince George Cougars goalie suing CHL, WHL

Former Prince George Cougars goalie suing CHL, WHL

A new class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian major junior hockey leagues violate antitrust laws in the United States by colluding to restrict the negotiation powers of players.
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B.C. providing $15M in grants to fairs, festivals and events

B.C. providing $15M in grants to fairs, festivals and events

Applications to be accepted until Feb. 25
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