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Volken Academy drops appeal, will shut down recovery services

Volken Academy drops appeal, will shut down recovery services

Mormon founder of Surrey facility, who claimed to be on a mission from God to help drug addicts, ends addiction treatment centre in controversy
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Explosives charges for man over bomb scare that shut Okanagan Lake bridge

Explosives charges for man over bomb scare that shut Okanagan Lake bridge

KELOWNA, B.C. — Mounties in Kelowna, B.C., say a 61-year-old man has been charged after an explosives scare that shut down a bridge across Okanagan Lake for about 11 hours earlier this year. In a previous news release posted on Jan.
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B.C. men going to trial on multiple drug trafficking charges

B.C. men going to trial on multiple drug trafficking charges

RCMP seized half a kilo of drugs including cocaine, heroin, ketamine and fentanyl.
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Avalanche victim identified as Whistler pro snowboarder Jeff Keenan

Avalanche victim identified as Whistler pro snowboarder Jeff Keenan

'Jeff's contributions to snowboarding were immense, but they were overshadowed by the love and generosity he shared with his family and friends and community'
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Orca calf a descendent of one of last killer whales captured in North America

Orca calf a descendent of one of last killer whales captured in North America

The orca calf’s great-grandmother was one of six whales captured and temporarily held by SeaWorld in Washington’s Puget Sound in March 1976.
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Tofino man killed victim after they met up through dating app: Crown

Tofino man killed victim after they met up through dating app: Crown

Luke Priddle is accused of the second-degree murder of 47-year-old Mathew Phillips on Dec. 28, 2020, as well as robbing Phillips and stealing his car
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B.C. man seeking legal aid in securities fraud case

B.C. man seeking legal aid in securities fraud case

Gregory William Lawrence is charged with three offences under B.C.’s Securities Act
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6 science-backed tips to boost your energy levels without caffeine

6 science-backed tips to boost your energy levels without caffeine

It's all about making lifestyle adjustments and addressing any potential health concerns.
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Opinion: Maintaining mobility with aging means planning ahead

Opinion: Maintaining mobility with aging means planning ahead

Mobility matters because it allows us to live independently and participate fully in our everyday activities for as long as possible.
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Border town business 'completely destroyed' by U.S. trade war, forced to close

Border town business 'completely destroyed' by U.S. trade war, forced to close

Amid fears of bankruptcy, a family-run business in Point Roberts, Washington, is shutting down after 24 years.
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