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The sins of Christmas driving past, present and future

The sins of Christmas driving past, present and future

A lot of uncharitable acts are being committed on our streets and highways, a lot of squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous driving
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B.C. police street recording not privacy invasion, judge rules

B.C. police street recording not privacy invasion, judge rules

Karina Papenbrock-Ryan alleged her rights were violated when Vancouver police put cameras and recording equipment in her neighbourhood.
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B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities

B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities

As Ontario gets on board with Starlink, Prince George – Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird thinks B.C. ought to follow: "I think it's something we should be considering."
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New competition rules could expose B.C. landlords, tenants to risk

New competition rules could expose B.C. landlords, tenants to risk

Standard property controls could run afoul of new rules to boost grocery competition.
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Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas

Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas

The postal service says it will be delivering over this weekend in select cities.
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Most Canadian employers to offer bigger year-end bonuses to help with retention

Most Canadian employers to offer bigger year-end bonuses to help with retention

Canadians continue to struggle with financial stress because of rising costs
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'Definitely busier': Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday

'Definitely busier': Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday

An RBC Economics report on Thursday showed retail spending slowed in November, with holiday spending slightly below 2023 levels over the Black Friday weekend.
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Fake B.C. nurse denounced, jailed seven years for assaults, forgery, fraud

Fake B.C. nurse denounced, jailed seven years for assaults, forgery, fraud

The nurse whose identity Brigitte Cleroux "stole and contaminated" has had to change her name.
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Former B.C. premier Glen Clark has been appointed as the new BC Hydro chair

Former B.C. premier Glen Clark has been appointed as the new BC Hydro chair

VICTORIA — Former B.C. premier Glen Clark is returning to the public eye, two years after leaving his high-profile position as president of Jim Pattison Group.
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The Canadian Food Inspection agency's reliance on third-party audits is a risk to food safety, experts say

The Canadian Food Inspection agency's reliance on third-party audits is a risk to food safety, experts say

Those audits, paid for by the companies being audited, have come under fire for their lack of independence.
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