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Former NDP cabinet minister Harry Lali joins Opposition BC United, cites rural divide

Former NDP cabinet minister Harry Lali joins Opposition BC United, cites rural divide

VICTORIA — A former New Democrat cabinet minister says he is joining the Opposition BC United, saying his former party no longer champions rural British Columbia.
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Injunction denied to have SFU football program reinstated

Injunction denied to have SFU football program reinstated

SFU football players had filed a notice of civil claim against the school after the cancellation of the program.
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Flood-weary Cache Creek has eyes on surging Bonaparte River

Flood-weary Cache Creek has eyes on surging Bonaparte River

“A lot of my neighbours, they don’t figure it's going to get up to where they live at,” White said, adding another property, located closer to the water, might be at risk.
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Suspect charged after family bear-sprayed during neighbour dispute, police say

Suspect charged after family bear-sprayed during neighbour dispute, police say

“Despite their pleas to stop, citing the child’s presence, the accused reportedly continued to spray inside their vehicle.”
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Wildfire near Port Alberni not expected to get any bigger

Wildfire near Port Alberni not expected to get any bigger

The fire, on Thunder Mountain about 25 kilometres west of Port Alberni, is one of 14 in the Coastal Fire Centre region since the fire season began
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Will lack of power crimp BC LNG development?

Will lack of power crimp BC LNG development?

Pembina Institute says just two LNG projects could require 2.5 times the power of Site C dam
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Lawyers differ over reasons behind Vanderhoof shooter's attack

Lawyers differ over reasons behind Vanderhoof shooter's attack

Crown prosecutor submits Paul Nicholas Russell intended to kill while defence counsel argues he suffered a "definite disconnect from reality"
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B.C. Hydro seeking contractor for major work on Ladore Dam

B.C. Hydro seeking contractor for major work on Ladore Dam

The request for proposals to upgrade the dam — near McIvor Lake west of Campbell River — and to supply and install spillway gates closes Aug. 30
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B.C. man charged with forcible confinement of 3 women, axe possession

B.C. man charged with forcible confinement of 3 women, axe possession

Andrew Michael Bertam Rees also faces an escaping-from-lawful-custody charge.
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North Vancouver ranked B.C.'s 'happiest city'

North Vancouver ranked B.C.'s 'happiest city'

The analysis examined an number of economic, social and health factors to measure residents’ happiness. North Van was top of the heap in B.C., ranking 8th happiest in Canada.
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