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Evacuation alert lifted as wildfire in northeastern B.C. now 'held'

Evacuation alert lifted as wildfire in northeastern B.C. now 'held'

CHETWYND, B.C. — An evacuation alert for residents in areas around Chetwynd, B.C., has been lifted just days after a wildfire forced some residents from their homes. Peace River Regional District in B.C.
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Fatal B.C. stabbing victim may have chased suspect, investigators say

Fatal B.C. stabbing victim may have chased suspect, investigators say

WHITE ROCK, B.C. — Police say the man killed in a fatal stabbing attack in White Rock, B.C., earlier this week may have tried to chase down the suspect who stabbed him.
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Twice-disbarred Richmond lawyer claimed 'damaged' brain, heads back to China

Twice-disbarred Richmond lawyer claimed 'damaged' brain, heads back to China

The Law Society of BC wants full custodianship of former lawyer Hong Guo's files but Guo is understood to be in China, according to her locum.
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Lil’wat Nation to close Joffre Lakes for periods over summer to 'conserve natural and cultural values'

Lil’wat Nation to close Joffre Lakes for periods over summer to 'conserve natural and cultural values'

Chief Dean Nelson said the province's ability to listen 'demonstrates a true step in our shared journey of reconciliation'
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'Thrown under the ferry': Southern Sunshine Coast FAC chair reacts to BC Ferries security report

'Thrown under the ferry': Southern Sunshine Coast FAC chair reacts to BC Ferries security report

‘It was all about how I did the meeting, and I don't know how that helps them come up with a better plan.’: Diana Mumford.
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Updated: Dozens in Squamish voice concerns and support for WLNG's floatel

Updated: Dozens in Squamish voice concerns and support for WLNG's floatel

About 50 people spoke at public hearing, in addition to hundreds of online submissions. Council postpones decision for one week.
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B.C. man going to trial on child sex, pornography charges

B.C. man going to trial on child sex, pornography charges

Daniel Robert Hanson faces various allegations involving child pornography as well as communicating with a person under 16 for sexual purposes.
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Stall, downdraft, decision making may have played roles in B.C. air-taxi crash: TSB

Stall, downdraft, decision making may have played roles in B.C. air-taxi crash: TSB

VANCOUVER — The Transportation Safety Board says several factors may have played a role in the crash of an air taxi in B.C.
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Federal ministers visit Sunshine Coast to detail $4 billion in reconciliation commitments

Federal ministers visit Sunshine Coast to detail $4 billion in reconciliation commitments

Ministers of Citizen Services and Health hold photo op at the tems swiya Museum
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Man dies in second White Rock Pier stabbing this week

Man dies in second White Rock Pier stabbing this week

A man has died in a second stabbing near the White Rock Pier in three days. Police say they are investigating whether the two attacks are linked.
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