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Man facing forgery, fraud, theft charges refuses court appearance via phone

Man facing forgery, fraud, theft charges refuses court appearance via phone

The judge said a warrant could be issued if John James Hewlett refuses again.
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Rob Shaw: NDP's infrastructure fix risks derailing Indigenous reconciliation

Rob Shaw: NDP's infrastructure fix risks derailing Indigenous reconciliation

B.C. First Nations slam Bill 15 as a betrayal of DRIPA, saying the province is bypassing consultation to fast-track major projects
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Les Leyne: Minister comes up short on mental health police calls

Les Leyne: Minister comes up short on mental health police calls

The minister should have had a much better handle on this file.
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Missing $16,000 dinghy found in a day by Oak Bay police

Missing $16,000 dinghy found in a day by Oak Bay police

The dinghy was reported missing on May 1 and found at McNeill Bay.
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Choosing singlehood? Here are 5 tips for thriving while being single

Choosing singlehood? Here are 5 tips for thriving while being single

Being single is often seen as a temporary stage, rather than a legitimate or fulfilling way of life, but research shows single people can lead fulfilling, happy lives.
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B.C. woman wins default judgment in child sex case naming fundamentalist Mormon polygamist

B.C. woman wins default judgment in child sex case naming fundamentalist Mormon polygamist

A B.C. woman filed a B.C. Supreme Court civil suit against the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
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Watch: Dog left tethered to vehicle in B.C. Costco parking lot, owner fined

Watch: Dog left tethered to vehicle in B.C. Costco parking lot, owner fined

Even brief heat exposure can be harmful to pets, warn city officials.
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UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

The Village of Valemount says it is grappling with economic crisis after welcoming thousands fleeing evacuees from the 2024 Jasper wildfires
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Driver out to test his engine nabbed going 218 km/h near Ladysmith

Driver out to test his engine nabbed going 218 km/h near Ladysmith

“We have heard the ‘engine test’ excuse many times,” says Cpl. Michael McLaughlin of the B.C. Highway Patrol. “Driving at the speed limit is enough of a test.”
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B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the provincial government unfairly required some workers to repay $1,000 they received after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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