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How a murder plunged a Victoria police officer into a struggle with PTSD

How a murder plunged a Victoria police officer into a struggle with PTSD

Seven months after investigating the chilling murder of a young woman in her home, Const. David Bratzer was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder
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Shifting winds, cooler temperatures helping firefighters at Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Shifting winds, cooler temperatures helping firefighters at Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. — Firefighters took advantage of favourable weather conditions Saturday to make headway on an out-of-control wildfire that forced the evacuation of the northeast British Columbia community of Tumbler Ridge.
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B.C. bank manager who stole from mother-in-law avoids prison

B.C. bank manager who stole from mother-in-law avoids prison

The former CIBC bank manager withdrew funds from her mother-in-law's account to fuel a drug addiction, the court heard.
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Residents flee as 'incredibly intense' wildfire closes in on Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Residents flee as 'incredibly intense' wildfire closes in on Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

VANCOUVER — An "incredibly intense" wildfire is just a few kilometres away from the British Columbia community of Tumbler Ridge, fire officials said Friday.
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Former B.C. doctor who hired hitman to kill patient denied parole again

Former B.C. doctor who hired hitman to kill patient denied parole again

A psychological risk assessment of 71-year-old Josephakis Charalambous determined he poses a "moderate risk for future violence."
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B.C. Cold Case Files: This teenaged girl vanished one summer day 30 years ago

B.C. Cold Case Files: This teenaged girl vanished one summer day 30 years ago

She disappeared in 1993. Her file is marked "missing, foul play suspected.”
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B.C. to require licence for asbestos abatement contractors by 2024

B.C. to require licence for asbestos abatement contractors by 2024

VICTORIA — British Columbia will soon be the first jurisdiction in Canada to implement a licensing requirement for asbestos abatement contractors. The Labour Ministry says workers must be licensed by Jan. 1.
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Vancouver Starbucks stabbing death preliminary inquiry set for 2024

Vancouver Starbucks stabbing death preliminary inquiry set for 2024

Inderdeep Singh Gosal is charged with the March second-degree murder of Paul Stanley Schmidt.
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B.C. court upholds three-year drug trafficking sentence

B.C. court upholds three-year drug trafficking sentence

In October 2020, Amber Holly Kristeen Bridgen was convicted on four counts of possession of illegal drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
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Richmond delivery company grows 50-fold in four years

Richmond delivery company grows 50-fold in four years

The company delivers for two online shopping giants – Shein and Temu
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