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Dry northeast 'region of greatest concern' in B.C.'s wildfire season: officials

Dry northeast 'region of greatest concern' in B.C.'s wildfire season: officials

British Columbia's wildland firefighters are predicting a busy fire season in parts of the province, particularly in the northeast where multiple evacuation orders are already in place and fires have been growing rapidly.
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'She thought I was full of it': B.C. man calls wife from car dealership after big lottery win

'She thought I was full of it': B.C. man calls wife from car dealership after big lottery win

"My wife and I had been talking about getting a used car. I called her from the dealership saying we can get a new one."
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Judge upholds obstruction conviction for B.C. Mountie in Dale Culver case

Judge upholds obstruction conviction for B.C. Mountie in Dale Culver case

A provincial court judge has ruled that the guilty verdict stands for an RCMP officer convicted of obstruction of justice in the case of an Indigenous man who died in police custody in 2017, clearing the way for sentencing.
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Twice-suspended B.C. lawyer disbarred for ignoring order

Twice-suspended B.C. lawyer disbarred for ignoring order

A Law Society of B.C. hearing panel says former members cannot avoid discipline by simply ceasing their membership and avoiding hearing panels
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Rob Shaw: B.C. demands overhaul from Ottawa on repeat offenders

Rob Shaw: B.C. demands overhaul from Ottawa on repeat offenders

Attorney general pushing for stronger protections and sentencing tools
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1,500 baby goats and counting: Beacon Hill Children's Farm marks four decades

1,500 baby goats and counting: Beacon Hill Children's Farm marks four decades

Lynda and Dennis Koenders took over the farm in June of 1985. Forty years later, the farm is hosting an anniversary celebration on June 12
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Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals

Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals

Dr. Jeff Eppler, an emergency room physician at Kelowna General Hospital, is getting ready for a hectic summer.
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Peace River Regional District in B.C. northeast issues new evacuation order

Peace River Regional District in B.C. northeast issues new evacuation order

The BC Wildfire Service says the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire in the province's northeast has merged with another blaze, increasing its size "substantially.
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'Tragic loss': Child, 10, dead after boat collision in North Vancouver

'Tragic loss': Child, 10, dead after boat collision in North Vancouver

Alcohol and speed may have been factors in the fatal collision. One person has been arrested and remains in custody.
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Malfunctioning brakes suspected in B.C. ferry truck crash that delayed Friday sailing

Malfunctioning brakes suspected in B.C. ferry truck crash that delayed Friday sailing

A photo shows a heavily damaged pickup wedged underneath the boat's galley ramp.
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