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'But where is her crown?': The day the Queen came to Fort St. John

'But where is her crown?': The day the Queen came to Fort St. John

4,000 turned out in seven degree weather and "gale force" winds to welcome Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip to Fort St. John in May 1971
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Impaired driving charges laid in crash that killed two students at University of B.C.

Impaired driving charges laid in crash that killed two students at University of B.C.

VANCOUVER — Charges have now been laid against a Vancouver man following the deaths of two students who were on a sidewalk when they were hit by a vehicle at the University of B.C.
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Why did Queen Elizabeth II drop the puck at a Canucks game?

Why did Queen Elizabeth II drop the puck at a Canucks game?

The Queen dropped the puck for a ceremonial faceoff in 2002 between Markus Naslund and Mike Ricci, who took the place of the absent Owen Nolan.
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When Queen Elizabeth II came to Dawson Creek

When Queen Elizabeth II came to Dawson Creek

1971.
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Vancouver fire that destroyed Downtown Eastside street church in July now ruled arson

Vancouver fire that destroyed Downtown Eastside street church in July now ruled arson

VANCOUVER — A fire that destroyed a street church on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and displaced dozens of residents from a neighbouring low-income hotel is now being investigated as an arson.
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B.C. premier announces financial aid for cost-of-living increases

B.C. premier announces financial aid for cost-of-living increases

Rent increases capped at two per cent for 2023; temporary boost for B.C. Family Benefit and Climate Action Tax Credit for some households.
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B.C. offers buffer against inflation with rent cap, increased benefits

B.C. offers buffer against inflation with rent cap, increased benefits

LANGFORD, B.C.
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VIFF to open with 'Bones of Crows,' close with 'Broker,' adds emerging director prize

VIFF to open with 'Bones of Crows,' close with 'Broker,' adds emerging director prize

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver International Film Festival will open with the Indigenous drama "Bones of Crows," and has added an international film prize for emerging directors.
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Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Victoria

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Victoria

Brandon White, 39, is serving a federal sentence of more than three years for robbery, arson, breaking-and-entering and being disguised with intent.
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BCGEU strikes deal with government for inflation-adjusted wages

BCGEU strikes deal with government for inflation-adjusted wages

After a two-week strike, 33,000 government workers from B.C.'s largest union will see possible raises in the range of 2% to 6.75% annually over the next three years.
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