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As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest

As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest

Peter Simonsen says buds on the peach trees at his farm in Naramata, B.C., are already starting to swell early. But that makes him nervous.
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B.C. man’s trust company fraud sentencing delayed

B.C. man’s trust company fraud sentencing delayed

Amir-Atae Taeb is charged with fraud over $5,000 in connection with Olympia Trust Company incidents.
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West Fraser secures log supply from Lake Babine First Nation

West Fraser secures log supply from Lake Babine First Nation

Logs from First Nations woodland licence to supply sawmill in Smithers
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Liberal fortunes in Quebec may be troubled as third minister ends leadership bid

Liberal fortunes in Quebec may be troubled as third minister ends leadership bid

OTTAWA — The decision Tuesday by a third Liberal cabinet minister from Quebec not to seek the Liberal leadership is casting a spotlight on the party's ability to organize support in a province that has long been crucial to its electoral success.
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Rising burnout spurs health-tech innovations for B.C. workers

Rising burnout spurs health-tech innovations for B.C. workers

Victoria-based startup working to cut diagnosis wait times as need for services rises
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Ksi Lisims LNG partner secures $150 million towards FID

Ksi Lisims LNG partner secures $150 million towards FID

Private placement led by Blackstone advances Nisga'a-backed LNG project
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B.C. COVID vaccination human rights case dismissed

B.C. COVID vaccination human rights case dismissed

Richmond city employee called in sick, went to Ottawa Freedom Convoy and caught COVID.
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Ford praises federal border plan ahead of meeting with prime minister, premiers

Ford praises federal border plan ahead of meeting with prime minister, premiers

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he's now convinced the federal government has a "phenomenal" plan to secure the Canada-U. S. border in response to Donald Trump's tariff threat — although he didn't offer up any details of that plan.
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Eliminating PST on equipment could boost investment in B.C., says CFIB report

Eliminating PST on equipment could boost investment in B.C., says CFIB report

Dropping the tax would increase business investments by 17%
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Architect begs to have heritage status removed from Steveston Hotel

Architect begs to have heritage status removed from Steveston Hotel

An architect told city council the historic hotel has no 'architectural value.'
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