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B.C. wildland firefighter worried about smoke hazards. So he designed a solution

B.C. wildland firefighter worried about smoke hazards. So he designed a solution

British Columbia wildland firefighter Angus Duguid loves his job, but he doesn't love waking up with headaches or a clogged nose from inhaling smoke.
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Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism

Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.
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Northern Lights Estate Winery set to produce its one millionth bottle

Northern Lights Estate Winery set to produce its one millionth bottle

The best-selling fruit wines in Canada are made with grown-in-BC ingredients
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Michelin awards star to five-seat sushi counter inside another Vancouver restaurant

Michelin awards star to five-seat sushi counter inside another Vancouver restaurant

VANCOUVER — A five-seat sushi counter located inside another restaurant is the latest Vancouver eatery to receive a Michelin star.
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New Vancouver Island program aims to turn construction ‘trash’ into ‘treasure’

New Vancouver Island program aims to turn construction ‘trash’ into ‘treasure’

Non-profit org seeks to create ‘circular economy’ for construction and demolition waste
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Many restaurants now selling for half their pre-pandemic value

Many restaurants now selling for half their pre-pandemic value

B.C. restaurants face a buyer’s market as owners eye an exit
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Emission regulations leave frustrated B.C. truckers to tamper with controls: report

Emission regulations leave frustrated B.C. truckers to tamper with controls: report

Metro Vancouver explores alternative means to reduce medium and heavy truck emissions; zero-emission battery-electric trucks not viable option to meet climate change goals
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B.C. film production bouncing back alongside video distribution

B.C. film production bouncing back alongside video distribution

91.6 per cent of film- and video-distribution revenue comes from Ontario: Statistics Canada
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Conservatives would fully fund TransLink, build new bridges

Conservatives would fully fund TransLink, build new bridges

Conservative platform includes new bridges but no road or bridge tolls
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Senior housing shortage looms as B.C.’s population ages

Senior housing shortage looms as B.C.’s population ages

Experts say industry needs to focus on subsidized rentals and long-term care options
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