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Extreme weather poses new operational challenges for emergency response

Extreme weather poses new operational challenges for emergency response

Security firms, communications centre deal with disaster aftermath
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December road checks kick off in B.C. this weekend

December road checks kick off in B.C. this weekend

CounterAttack campaign reminds drivers to stay safe this holiday season
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Flood risk higher due to rising freezing levels and rain melting snowpack

Flood risk higher due to rising freezing levels and rain melting snowpack

Conditions need to be taken 'seriously,' says Environment Canada meteorologist
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B.C. to review flood forecasting centre after hiring hiatus

B.C. to review flood forecasting centre after hiring hiatus

The provincial government's River Forecast Centre has been understaffed for over a decade, according to internal reports
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Former Vancouver school trustee charged in underage sex sting makes court appearance

Former Vancouver school trustee charged in underage sex sting makes court appearance

Clement was the first municipal official of First Nations descent in Vancouver's history when elected to the school board in 2008
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B.C. identifies first COVID-19 Omicron variant while 204 others are tested

B.C. identifies first COVID-19 Omicron variant while 204 others are tested

VICTORIA — A person who recently returned to British Columbia from Nigeria has been identified as the province's first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday. B.C.
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Turkeys killed in flooding tumble out of truck, block traffic in Whistler, B.C.

Turkeys killed in flooding tumble out of truck, block traffic in Whistler, B.C.

WHISTLER, B.C. — Traffic slowed on the Sea-to-Sky Highway after RCMP say about 100 dead turkeys spilled onto the road. Staff Sgt.
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Surrey Police Service officers will patrol with RCMP in municipal force's soft launch

Surrey Police Service officers will patrol with RCMP in municipal force's soft launch

Surrey will be policed by two badges starting in December, with the launch of Surrey Police Service officers under direction from Surrey RCMP
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Asbestos violations earn Richmond company WorkSafeBC penalty

Asbestos violations earn Richmond company WorkSafeBC penalty

The high-risk violations included failing to take the necessary precautions to protect workers
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New evacuation orders needed in Abbotsford, but mayor confident everything has been done to keep people safe

New evacuation orders needed in Abbotsford, but mayor confident everything has been done to keep people safe

The third of three storms is hitting the community now.
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