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Rain welcome but it won't be enough to extinguish B.C. wildfire risk

Rain welcome but it won't be enough to extinguish B.C. wildfire risk

VANCOUVER — Scattered rain across parts of British Columbia is welcome in the fight against wildfires, but it would take a week of sustained precipitation to extinguish the risk, an official with the BC Wildfire Service said.
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Flair Airlines adds planes, aims to more than double in size

Flair Airlines adds planes, aims to more than double in size

Ultra-low-cost carrier's Vancouver-based CEO reiterates aim to have 50 planes by 2027.
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Four B.C. cities have Canada's lowest property tax rates: Zoocasa

Four B.C. cities have Canada's lowest property tax rates: Zoocasa

Lower tax rates fuel competition and attract investors, putting average homebuyers at a disadvantage, says online brokerage firm.
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FOI records reveal planning details of B.C. premier’s meeting with Washington governor

FOI records reveal planning details of B.C. premier’s meeting with Washington governor

Records obtained via freedom of information request also show an email exchange between a Washington government staffer and former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson
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Former Interior Health top doctor jailed 5.5 years for child sex crimes in Alberta

Former Interior Health top doctor jailed 5.5 years for child sex crimes in Alberta

The former chief medical health officer of Interior Health has been sentenced to 5.5 years in federal prison for sex crimes involving a child.
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Sexual inquiries, Asian accents and mimicking stutters: B.C. teacher banned for misconduct

Sexual inquiries, Asian accents and mimicking stutters: B.C. teacher banned for misconduct

A Chilliwack high school teacher has been barred from re-certification for 10 years after repeated warnings about his conduct toward students.
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Endangered white pelicans spotted on Island

Endangered white pelicans spotted on Island

The large fish-eating birds with elongated bills have been seen at Cattle Point in Oak Bay, Panama Flats and Swan Lake in Saanich and in North Saanich near Victoria International Airport.
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Woman receives almost $1 million after getting hit by car in Richmond Costco parking lot

Woman receives almost $1 million after getting hit by car in Richmond Costco parking lot

Parminder Kaur Sunner was described as the "life of the party" prior to the accident.
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TRU dean says visual arts space could be put to much better use if program axed

TRU dean says visual arts space could be put to much better use if program axed

Visual arts averages 730 course enrolments over a five-year average, meaning the program is operating at roughly 17 per cent scheduling capacity.
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Former lawyer suspended after sexually harassing a client

Former lawyer suspended after sexually harassing a client

The incident happened during a meeting the lawyer requested with a client at Victoria courthouse in October 2020.
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