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Environment Canada issues heat warnings for B.C.'s south coast ahead of heat wave

Environment Canada issues heat warnings for B.C.'s south coast ahead of heat wave

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued heat warnings along British Columbia's south coast. It says a strong ridge of high pressure will bring well above seasonal daytime temperatures to the region.
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B.C. midwives and province deliver new three-year deal, increasing wages

B.C. midwives and province deliver new three-year deal, increasing wages

VICTORIA — British Columbia midwives and the province have ratified a new three-year, wage-increasing agreement with the overwhelming support of health-care workers.
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Hang glider rescued from tree on Salt Spring's Mount Bruce

Hang glider rescued from tree on Salt Spring's Mount Bruce

The hang glider operator lost control after take off for unknown reasons.
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Elizabeth May to continue rest on doctor's orders as she recovers from mild stroke

Elizabeth May to continue rest on doctor's orders as she recovers from mild stroke

Green MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands advised not to fly for another six to eight weeks while blood pooled from the stroke is re-absorbed by her brain
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Dog put down after Sunday attack in Saanich park

Dog put down after Sunday attack in Saanich park

The step was taken after consulting with Capital Regional District bylaw staff.
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BMO fined $60M by U.S. financial regulators

BMO fined $60M by U.S. financial regulators

Regulators fine BMO a combined $60 million for failing to properly keep records.
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Canadian health care job vacancies more than double as illness, stress take hold

Canadian health care job vacancies more than double as illness, stress take hold

Canadian healthcare job vacancies skyrocket amid worsening staff shortages and stress
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Ex-conservation officer who saved B.C. bear cubs loses another appeal

Ex-conservation officer who saved B.C. bear cubs loses another appeal

B.C. Court of Appeal confirms Bryce Casavant's settlement agreement holds water despite prior ruling his dismissal was flawed
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Prince George man sentenced for ‘barbaric’ murder

Prince George man sentenced for ‘barbaric’ murder

David Brayden McLeod, 27, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without eligibility for parole for 12 years for the second-degree murder of Jacob Larsen
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Alternative route to Island's west coast to get a closer look

Alternative route to Island's west coast to get a closer look

After another closure of Highway 4, the regional district wants to reopen the search for alternative routes to the west coast of the Island
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