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B.C. court capacity needs to be addressed, Langley tells UBCM

B.C. court capacity needs to be addressed, Langley tells UBCM

Union of B.C. Municipalities asks for updated courthouse capital asset management plan
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Change court failure-to-appear rules, UBCM asks

Change court failure-to-appear rules, UBCM asks

Some B.C. courthouses handling criminal charges that didn't originate in municipality
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B.C. municipalities want province-wide ban on ‘inhumane’ rodent glue traps

B.C. municipalities want province-wide ban on ‘inhumane’ rodent glue traps

The BC SPCA says glue traps cause severe pain, suffering to rodents and other animals when caught
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RCMP say arson destroyed Red Bridge across Thompson River in Kamloops, B.C.

RCMP say arson destroyed Red Bridge across Thompson River in Kamloops, B.C.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Police in Kamloops, B.C., say they have launched an arson investigation into the fire that destroyed the 88-year-old Red Bridge across the South Thompson River.
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B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

Under-policed ports allow flow of drugs, contributes to overdose crisis, Union of B.C. Municipalities' delegates heard Sept. 20.
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Police investigating Lake Cowichan death seek dashcam footage

Police investigating Lake Cowichan death seek dashcam footage

The body of Tavis Cragg, who had been reported missing from Nanaimo, was found Sept. 3 at a Cowichan Lake Road residence
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B.C. civic politicians prefer mini-donuts over corn dogs

B.C. civic politicians prefer mini-donuts over corn dogs

Mini donuts remain on top despite a late challenge by corn dogs at UBCM annual general meeting
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RCMP ask for help in finding 7-year-old girl missing near Burns Lake, B.C.

RCMP ask for help in finding 7-year-old girl missing near Burns Lake, B.C.

BURNS LAKE, B.C. — Police are asking the public for help in finding a seven-year-old girl missing from her home about 250 kilometres west of Prince George, B.C.
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Premier David Eby expects lawsuits over involuntary addiction care

Premier David Eby expects lawsuits over involuntary addiction care

New involuntary care model to begin at correctional facilities in Surrey, Maple Ridge
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Rob Shaw: Eby steadies bumpy pre-campaign with mortgage relief promise

Rob Shaw: Eby steadies bumpy pre-campaign with mortgage relief promise

Eby seeks to turn the page on a rough pre-campaign launch by rolling out an affordable housing plan targeting middle-income voters
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