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Surrey police test biometric scanning of detainees' vital signs in jail cells

Surrey police test biometric scanning of detainees' vital signs in jail cells

SURREY — The Surrey Police Service has begun using live biometric scanners in its jail cells to monitor the health of people being detained.
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Records fall in several communities in southern B.C. as heat warnings persist

Records fall in several communities in southern B.C. as heat warnings persist

B.C. residents urged to stay cool and hydrate.
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One dead, man arrested after shooting in apartment in Abbotsford, B.C.

One dead, man arrested after shooting in apartment in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting at an apartment building. Abbotsford police say the incident happened at around 4 p.m.
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Crown wants five years jail for drunk driver in 2022 Squamish bus stop crash

Crown wants five years jail for drunk driver in 2022 Squamish bus stop crash

Defence wants three years for John Cernos, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges stemming from a deadly impaired driving incident.
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Rob Shaw: Canada’s largest shipyard ramps up fight against BC Ferries’ China deal

Rob Shaw: Canada’s largest shipyard ramps up fight against BC Ferries’ China deal

CEO says domestic firms never had a fair shot at the contract, calls for Ottawa to step in
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Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, say the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.
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B.C. woman injured, hospitalized after being struck by beer can thrown from truck

B.C. woman injured, hospitalized after being struck by beer can thrown from truck

A British Columbia woman was injured and required "life-saving first aid" after police say she was struck by a half-empty beer can thrown from a passing vehicle.
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B.C. to appeal decision giving Indigenous title over Richmond, federal lands

B.C. to appeal decision giving Indigenous title over Richmond, federal lands

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the ruling could have 'significant unintended consequences' for fee simple private property rights in the province.
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Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump's annexation threats with 51-date tour

Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump's annexation threats with 51-date tour

TORONTO — Country singer Dallas Smith isn't looking to stir the political pot, but he admits it’s no coincidence that his upcoming Canadian concert tour is booked for 51 dates.
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Man arrested in connection with alleged abuse of dog in Nanaimo

Man arrested in connection with alleged abuse of dog in Nanaimo

Police say they received more than 20 calls with information after releasing a photo of a suspect.
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