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Highest rate of 2023 toxic drug deaths in B.C. found in Northern Health

Highest rate of 2023 toxic drug deaths in B.C. found in Northern Health

95 deaths were recorded in Prince George, 13 in Quesnel, six in Burns Lake, six in Smithers, 19 in Peace River North, and 13 in Peace River South. 
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Kamloops man faces 10 years in jail after filming sexual abuse of daughter, sharing video online

Kamloops man faces 10 years in jail after filming sexual abuse of daughter, sharing video online

The man has been in jail since his arrest on Dec. 15, 2022, when Kamloops Mounties, acting on a tip from the FBI, executed a search warrant at his home.
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Tobogganing Okanagan teen behind truck collides with SUV

Tobogganing Okanagan teen behind truck collides with SUV

The teen was taken by ambulance to Kelowna General Hospital, while the driver of the truck was ticketed for driving without due care and attention.
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RCMP confirm body located at Kamloops encampment

RCMP confirm body located at Kamloops encampment

Human remains were located where a fire was extinguished at the site of an apparent transient camp
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Undisclosed coyote trapping in Stanley Park sparks public safety backlash

Undisclosed coyote trapping in Stanley Park sparks public safety backlash

Leaked document shows plan to capture Stanley Park coyotes in what critics claim is a public safety risk.
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Another multi-day transit strike looms Feb. 3 if mediation fails, says union

Another multi-day transit strike looms Feb. 3 if mediation fails, says union

Transit supervisor union issues strike notice for Feb. 3 if government-appointed non-binding mediation fails; action could affect SeaBus and SkyTrain.
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B.C. government considering outright ban on new standalone gas heating appliances by 2030

B.C. government considering outright ban on new standalone gas heating appliances by 2030

Stakeholder consultation on the proposed energy-efficiency standards continues this week with general information session for contractors
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B.C. First Nations upset after closure of Fraser Lake sawmill

B.C. First Nations upset after closure of Fraser Lake sawmill

Stellat'en and Nadleh Whut'en First Nations say the consequences of the closure will be dire
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Rising dementia rates among Asian Canadians call for culturally safe services: report

Rising dementia rates among Asian Canadians call for culturally safe services: report

By 2050, almost one out of every four people who develop dementia in Canada will be of Asian origin, a 785 per cent increase from 2020, says a report released this week by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. 
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Solid waste costs piling up for northern B.C. regional district

Solid waste costs piling up for northern B.C. regional district

Over $18 million dollars is being allocated to manage solid waste in the Peace River Regional District's 2024 budget.
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