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B.C. renters are paying less since Airbnb restrictions took effect: study
Municipal regulations on short-term rentals saved B.C. renters a total of more than $600 million in rent increases last year, according to a new study from McGill University. Read More
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How Calgary's Green Line LRT went from foundational transit project to multibillion-dollar bust
Calgary city council decided on Tuesday to wind down work on the Green Line project at a cost of $850 million, bringing the total cost of the project to more than $2 billion. Read More
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B.C. NDP government orders Greater Victoria school board to protect student safety
VICTORIA — The New Democrats have ordered the Greater Victoria school board to protect student safety and curb gang activity after the board’s stubborn refusal to restore a police liaison program in the schools. Read More
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Varcoe: Green Line collapse 'disastrous' for Calgary construction industry, as layoffs begin
The Green Line LRT was a colossal project, touted as the single biggest infrastructure development in the city’s history. Read More
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B.C. crime news: New Westminster police seize 8,000 pieces of stolen mail, bank cards, guns | North Vancouver RCMP warn about sextortion scam
During an unrelated police call at a home in New Westminster's Uptown neighbourhood, officers uncovered evidence of an elaborate identity fraud operation. Read More
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Regina woman who took investors for millions may be headed back to jail
After pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars from investors, Alena Marie Pastuch may be headed back to jail. Read More
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Banff murder suspect appeared intoxicated in the hours leading up to him fatally stabbing a man, his roommates tell court
Banff murder suspect John Christopher Arrizza was displaying such odd behaviour in the hours leading up to him fatally stabbing a man that his roommates felt like they had to babysit him, court heard Wednesday. Read More
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UCP's hurry-up plan to build more schools is too little too late, critics say
The UCP government touted its $8.6-billion plan to add more K-12 student spaces at a Calgary high school Wednesday, vowing to address historic growth across Alberta as record numbers of new families move here. Read More
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Alberta's plan for $8.6B in school spending explained
Premier Danielle Smith announced $8.6 billion in government spending on building up to 30 schools and creating 200,000 new student spaces in a televised address on Tuesday evening. Read More
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Canada’s physicians formally apologize for harm to Indigenous communities
VICTORIA -- The group representing Canada's physicians has formally apologized for the harm medical professionals caused to Indigenous Peoples, saying it is "deeply ashamed" and "owning its history" of racism, neglect and abuse. Read More
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City approves new franchise fee collection formula, as mandated by province
With the city's new "quantity-only" model for collecting local access fees (LAFs) that are tacked onto monthly power bills set to be implemented in January, city council voted this week to move forward on the plan. Read More
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Sky’s the limit: YEG drone delivery model moves to phase two
Smaller than a bicyle and powered by what appear to be four small fans, the teardrop-shaped Canary drone was the star of a futuristic show in Leduc Tuesday with the announcement of the next phase of a ground-breaking project. Read More
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Nurse-patient ratios at B.C. hospitals set to expand in fall: health minister
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says minimum nurse-to-patient ratios meant to improve care and strengthen the health-care system have now been established for most hospital settings. Read More
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Canucks: Alex Edler will retire as a Canuck, so who deserves next Ring of Honour tribute?
Alex Edler never had to look far for inspiration to ensure proper preparation. Read More
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Craig Dickenson 'another voice' for Stampeders in first year with club
‘Do it for Dickie!’ Read More
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Oilers hope Podkolzin turns into another version of Klim Kostin
When the Edmonton Oilers surprisingly got Vancouver Canucks’ winger Vasily Podkolzin for a song (fourth-round draft pick in 2025) in mid August, the first two things that likely went through peoples’ minds were Klim Kostin. Read More
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Spencer Wilson, Keon Raymond finalize CFL careers with ceremonial Stamps contracts
Spencer Wilson grew up in Calgary. Read More
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