
Shaurya Kshatri
Shaurya Kshatri is a web writer and reporter at CBC News Vancouver. You can reach him at shaurya.kshatri@cbc.ca
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Proposed B.C. ski resort faces criticism over threat to endangered spotted owl habitat
A proposed ski resort near Chilliwack, B.C., is drawing criticism from environmental advocates who say public consultation on the project has overlooked its potential impact on one of Canada's most endangered birds — the northern spotted owl.
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B.C.'s legendary Martin Mars water bomber makes final journey to its permanent home
The Philippine Mars water bomber, the celebrated aircraft that spent nearly five decades fighting wildfires across B.C., has completed its final flight. The massive plane left its longtime base at Sproat Lake in Port Alberni on Sunday, bidding farewell to B.C.
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South Surrey residents frustrated, fearful after string of break-ins
A series of residential break-ins targeting "large-scale homes" in the South Surrey, Panorama Ridge and Crescent Beach neighbourhoods has residents concerned.
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B.C. pulls some American liquor from shelves as local leaders call for more economic action
Leaders are calling for the province to take more action to protect British Columbians from the incoming trade war, from suspending PST on B.C.-made goods to reopening B.C. trade offices in foreign countries.
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B.C. premier's suggested ban on American alcohol draws mixed reactions
B.C. Premier David Eby has suggested halting U.S. alcohol imports through the province's liquor distribution branch if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods.
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Surrey parents, students raise concerns over closure of alternative learning centre
Graduates, students, parents and the wider Surrey school community are raising concerns over the closure of the South Surrey White Rock Learning Centre, an alternative education program they say has been a lifeline for some vulnerable youth.
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B.C. communities welcome late reprieve to keep vital ferries running amid contract dispute
Residents in B.C.'s small Kootenay communities of Glade, Harrop and Procter are celebrating a temporary reprieve in a labour dispute that threatened to drastically reduce cable ferry services vital to their daily lives.
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Newborn orca calf spotted, raising a little hope for endangered southern resident killer whales
A newborn orca calf has been sighted in Puget Sound in Washington state, sparking cautious hope for the endangered southern resident killer whale population.
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B.C. non-profit that supported small businesses declares bankruptcy
A non-profit organization that supported small businesses across British Columbia has ceased operations due to financial challenges. Small Business B.C. was placed under bankruptcy on Dec. 5.
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Family in 'limbo' with father's ashes stuck in B.C. postal facility
Emily Walstrom was expecting to lay her father to rest this month, but instead, she says his cremated remains are stuck in a Canada Post facility in B.C., delayed by the ongoing national postal strike.
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