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CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board

CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says a mistake by a Canadian Pacific Railway supervisor set off a crash between a freight train and a railway work vehicle in Cache Creek, B.C.
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Metro Vancouver man taking family to Disneyland after winning half a million

Metro Vancouver man taking family to Disneyland after winning half a million

"I had no reaction for five seconds and my legs were shaking."
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B.C. man pleads not guilty to pushing senior into moving SkyTrain

B.C. man pleads not guilty to pushing senior into moving SkyTrain

"The force of the push sent him head first into the side of the train," the court heard.
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Les Leyne: Campaign sidelights that need more attention

Les Leyne: Campaign sidelights that need more attention

Here’s an assortment of ideas that haven’t gotten the attention they deserve in the B.C. provincial election.
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'Catastrophic injuries': B.C. stabbing victim, 15, in care for life, court told

'Catastrophic injuries': B.C. stabbing victim, 15, in care for life, court told

Ezekial Okumu, 19, pleads guilty to aggravated assault; awaits sentencing.
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Trial begins for man accused of driving at pro-Palestine protester

Trial begins for man accused of driving at pro-Palestine protester

Christopher Sura Johnson pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving and assault with a weapon in connection with a Dec. 3, 2023, altercation at the B.C. legislature that was caught on video and shared on social media
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Accused in B.C. cruise ship terminal attack appears in court

Accused in B.C. cruise ship terminal attack appears in court

A 35-year-old woman was walking near Vancouver's Canada Place cruise ship terminal Oct. 13 when a stranger assaulted her.
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City of Powell River landfill diversion encouraged by group

City of Powell River landfill diversion encouraged by group

Waste Reduction Week is a time to reflect on reducing in items tossed into waste stream
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Union wants probe of Conservative candidate's use of 'doctor,' MD titles

Union wants probe of Conservative candidate's use of 'doctor,' MD titles

Langley-Willowbrook candidate Jody Toor's use of a protected title in B.C. misleads the public and may place British Columbians at risk, the Hospital Employees' Union says.
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Rustad loses ground in polls following TV debate

Rustad loses ground in polls following TV debate

Survey reveals falling support as BC Conservative leader fails to connect with key voters
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