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Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn't go far enough.
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Remains found in B.C. Interior identified as woman who went missing in 2017

Remains found in B.C. Interior identified as woman who went missing in 2017

Mounties in British Columbia's Interior say human remains found last month have been confirmed as being a woman who went missing near Sicamous nearly eight years ago.
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B.C. government won't fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl

B.C. government won't fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will no longer fund an expensive drug for a nine-year-old girl who has a rare and terminal condition.
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Police warn youth to be on alert amid increase in online exploitation cases

Police warn youth to be on alert amid increase in online exploitation cases

Sharing of intimate photos online is extremely risky, and can lead to unintended further distribution and exploitation, police say
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Family suing after elderly B.C. woman leaves her $1M estate to male escort

Family suing after elderly B.C. woman leaves her $1M estate to male escort

The deceased changed her will a few months before she died.
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Evacuation orders lifted for Kiskatinaw wildfire in northeast B.C.

Evacuation orders lifted for Kiskatinaw wildfire in northeast B.C.

The Peace River Regional District has cancelled four evacuation orders and one alert for properties near a wildfire that is burning out of control in northeastern British Columbia.
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Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Premier's defence of China contract draws fire for putting cost ahead of principle
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Woss man sent by taxi to Victoria hospital — a $2,148 round-trip fare

Woss man sent by taxi to Victoria hospital — a $2,148 round-trip fare

Nigel Poulton was grateful when Island Health provided a drive to and from his medical appointment in Victoria, but floored by the cost to the health authority.
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Firefighters responding to small wildfire on Sunshine Coast

Firefighters responding to small wildfire on Sunshine Coast

Photographs show a wildfire burning in the hillside near Homesite Creek.
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Opinion: B.C.'s mental health law is on trial — and so is our commitment to human rights

Opinion: B.C.'s mental health law is on trial — and so is our commitment to human rights

A mental health system that respects Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms can also promote public safety.
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