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Man charged with B.C. first-degree murder elects jury trial

Man charged with B.C. first-degree murder elects jury trial

Terry Bachtis was shot in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and died before he could be taken to hospital.
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Orphaned bear cub's journey: How Squamish residents saved Jura

Orphaned bear cub's journey: How Squamish residents saved Jura

Locals rallied to rescue an injured bear cub recently spotted alone in their neighbourhood.
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Resilient grapevines, regulatory changes offer hope to B.C. wineries

Resilient grapevines, regulatory changes offer hope to B.C. wineries

Wineries located closer to lakes have seen less loss following devastating winter blast.
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More rain in B.C. forecast, although 'nothing' compared to atmospheric river

More rain in B.C. forecast, although 'nothing' compared to atmospheric river

The North Shore mountains could see another 75 millimetres of rain this weekend.
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Coroner reports sharp spike in women and girls dying from illicit drugs in B.C.

Coroner reports sharp spike in women and girls dying from illicit drugs in B.C.

VICTORIA — Illicit drug deaths are down slightly in British Columbia from the same period last year, but the coroners service says women and girls are dying at a much higher rate.
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B.C. Court of Appeal orders new trial in mistaken double slaying

B.C. Court of Appeal orders new trial in mistaken double slaying

Leanne MacFarlane and partner Jeffrey Taylor died in a mistaken shooting intended for a gang member who formerly lived in their residence.
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B.C. woman's terrorism charges defence needs evidence review time

B.C. woman's terrorism charges defence needs evidence review time

Kimberly Polman of Squamish was arrested and charged by the Pacific Region RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team with allegations in Richmond and Syria.
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B.C. scientist discovers carbon space molecule, a clue to origins of life

B.C. scientist discovers carbon space molecule, a clue to origins of life

The discovery of the 1-cyanopyrene carbon molecule was made in the Taurus molecular cloud, a star nursery that offers clues to the formation of our solar system.
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Buyer’s market emerges in Vancouver luxury real estate, says top brokerage

Buyer’s market emerges in Vancouver luxury real estate, says top brokerage

Sales over $4 million fell 13% this past summer, according to Sotheby’s.
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$300 move-in fee 'not reasonable' if no furniture, B.C. tribunal tells strata

$300 move-in fee 'not reasonable' if no furniture, B.C. tribunal tells strata

A Vancouver strata was ordered to drop the move-in fee from $300 to $150 if no furniture is involved.
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