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Police say two-year-old child hit by vehicle near Falkland, B.C., has died

Police say two-year-old child hit by vehicle near Falkland, B.C., has died

VERNON, B.C. — Mounties in the North Okanagan say they are investigating the death of a two-year-old child. Police say they were called Monday afternoon to help ambulance staff who responded after the child had been hit by a vehicle.
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Vancouver restaurant ordered closed for a week for serving minor alcohol

Vancouver restaurant ordered closed for a week for serving minor alcohol

B.C.'s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch found The Greek Gastown served a Corona to a minor without requesting identification.
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Powerful wind gusts down trees, cause widespread power outages across Prince George

Powerful wind gusts down trees, cause widespread power outages across Prince George

BC Hydro crews first dispatched about 2:20 a.m. Tuesday; storm moves into Peace region
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Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

The board voted 6-2 to discontinue TRU's visual arts major, minor, diploma and certificate, which will be phased out over the next three years.
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Kelowna man who sexually abused daughter jailed for eight years

Kelowna man who sexually abused daughter jailed for eight years

Police estimated the child was somewhere between one and four years old when the abuse occurred.
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March 31st deadline looming for federal aid program for Ukrainian war refugees coming to Canada

March 31st deadline looming for federal aid program for Ukrainian war refugees coming to Canada

Prince George For Ukraine prepared for wave of newcomers applying for resettlement supports that would bring them to northern B.C.
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B.C. again leads Canada with highest number of deceased organ donors, province says

B.C. again leads Canada with highest number of deceased organ donors, province says

VANCOUVER — Heather Martin was having trouble walking even short distances as she waited for a kidney transplant. But on Oct. 12, 2023, a phone call at work made her "happy, happy, happy.
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Record warmth envelops B.C.'s central Interior, northern regions

Record warmth envelops B.C.'s central Interior, northern regions

Prince George expected to hit 12 C, which could threaten record that's stood for 93-years
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Avalanche claims life of snowmobiler near Chetwynd

Avalanche claims life of snowmobiler near Chetwynd

This was the first avalanche-related death in British Columbia this year.
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Northern B.C. preparing wildfire resilience plans in face of severe drought

Northern B.C. preparing wildfire resilience plans in face of severe drought

More than 100 wildfires are still listed as burning in B.C., with extreme drought and dry winter conditions throughout December. 80 percent of those fires are in Northeast BC, and are difficult to reach. 
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