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A rendering of the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, located to the northwest of the existing container and coal terminals in Delta. (Port of Vancouver image)

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A coyote walks through Coronation Park in Toronto on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Prince George Conservation and RCMP officers are “actively investigating” after six coyote attacks within a week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Evan Buhler

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The cottonwood trees that were poisoned at Goodman dog beach and park in Osoyoos have been cut down. (John Rawkins Facebook)

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B.C. trucking firm named in $10M lawsuit tied to crash that killed US couple

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Spencer Martin a former Canuck, claimed by Columbus Blue Jackets

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Silvertips’ Teague Patton (29) fights for the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Silvertips won 5-3. (Annie Barker/Sound Publishing)

Victoria Royals forward suspended 25 games for hockey hit from behind

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