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B.C. woman fined after caught trying to sell at-risk turtle

B.C. woman fined after caught trying to sell at-risk turtle

The Kelowna woman was nabbed in an undercover sting run by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.
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Bonsai is more than just a hobby, it's a ‘sickness’

Bonsai is more than just a hobby, it's a ‘sickness’

Once you try it, it’s hard to stop. That seems to be the message from long-time members of the Kelowna Bonsai Club, which is marking its 40th anniversary.
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Two alleged B.C. drug traffickers may plead guilty

Two alleged B.C. drug traffickers may plead guilty

The offences are alleged to have taken place in Vancouver, Richmond, Maple Ridge and Vernon.
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B.C. health authority hires teenage 'narcs' to bust illegal tobacco sellers

B.C. health authority hires teenage 'narcs' to bust illegal tobacco sellers

Undercover teen shoppers hired by Fraser Health are testing B.C. vape and tobacco retailers as part of a push to crack down sales to minors.
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B.C. pedestrian hit by SUV, sent flying, after driver suffers medical emergency

B.C. pedestrian hit by SUV, sent flying, after driver suffers medical emergency

The driver was accompanied by his daughter, "she steered the vehicle to avoid a pole and to avoid driving into the school as well," said a Kelowna Fire Department Captain Glenn Bonkowski.
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Schools warn families in Saanich, B.C., of youth gang crime as summer break nears

Schools warn families in Saanich, B.C., of youth gang crime as summer break nears

VICTORIA — High schools on southern Vancouver Island are warning parents to be on alert over an increase in violent crime and gang activity involving young people after police in the region raised concerns with school board officials.
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Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops on B.C. government’s 'housing target' list

Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops on B.C. government’s 'housing target' list

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: "I expect most communities will be cooperating fully."
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Doctors at Surrey, B.C., hospital raise alarm over staffing and patient-care crisis

Doctors at Surrey, B.C., hospital raise alarm over staffing and patient-care crisis

VANCOUVER — A series of letters from doctors raising the alarm about the management of patient care at a Metro Vancouver hospital is placing British Columbia's largest health authority under scrutiny.
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Doctors at Surrey, B.C., hospital raise alarm over staffing and patient-care crisis

Doctors at Surrey, B.C., hospital raise alarm over staffing and patient-care crisis

VANCOUVER — A series of letters from doctors raising the alarm about the management of patient care at a Metro Vancouver hospital is placing British Columbia's largest health authority under scrutiny.
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Ferrari impounded for excessive speed on Malahat

Ferrari impounded for excessive speed on Malahat

The vehicle, driven by an Alberta woman in her 20s, was impounded for seven days
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