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Stranded man plucked off cliff amid B.C. wildfire lands in jail

Stranded man plucked off cliff amid B.C. wildfire lands in jail

There’s been an unusual addition to a wildfire fight in steep terrain burning near Hope, B.C.
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Sex offender who poses high risk to boys released in Vancouver

Sex offender who poses high risk to boys released in Vancouver

Kelly Isbister, 53, is being released Friday, July 4 after serving an 18-month sentence.
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Man faces charges after trying to drive car off moving Gulf Islands ferry

Man faces charges after trying to drive car off moving Gulf Islands ferry

“He would drive the car forward like he’s trying to drive off the ferry, then back it up and drive it forward again,” says a witness to the incident on the Tuesday night B.C. Ferries sailing from Mayne Island
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VicPD chief aims to recruit officers from other forces to meet 'six-month' deadline

VicPD chief aims to recruit officers from other forces to meet 'six-month' deadline

The nine new police officers are part of the city’s $10-million plan to restore public safety and order in Victoria’s downtown.
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Opinion: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs

Opinion: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs

While there is no single perfect solution, there are a number of approaches that all have potential to relieve Canada’s medical workforce crisis. It's time to explore and pursue them.
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B.C. nurse suspended one year for sexual relationship with client

B.C. nurse suspended one year for sexual relationship with client

B.C.'s College of Nurses and Midwives says professional boundary breaches can harm both the client and the nurse-client relationship.
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Affair leads to woman's death and prison time for B.C. man

Affair leads to woman's death and prison time for B.C. man

The accused was arrested after a woman's body was discovered by a hiker.
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B.C. post-secondary institutions facing millions in losses over student permit caps

B.C. post-secondary institutions facing millions in losses over student permit caps

U.S. policies could push students north, but restrictions are limiting growth potential.
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Richmond man in securities charges trial worried about investment club scam

Richmond man in securities charges trial worried about investment club scam

Richard Yung Shyang Chen is facing charges of unlawful trading in a security and distributing securities without a prospectus.
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Kirk LaPointe: Carney resonating with Canadians as Poilievre retools for relevance

Kirk LaPointe: Carney resonating with Canadians as Poilievre retools for relevance

Liberal policy slate matches mood of the moment, while Conservatives search for winning formula
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