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Krista's Kilometres cross-country walk aims to raise awareness for MMIWG

Krista's Kilometres cross-country walk aims to raise awareness for MMIWG

A 53-year-old North Battleford, Sask., woman is walking across Canada to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The 10-month journey starts in Victoria and will end in Dec. in St. John's, N.L.
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Intimidation of health worker prompts Island Health to use unmarked cars

Intimidation of health worker prompts Island Health to use unmarked cars

Premier says mistreating health workers "just not acceptable"; care provider in marked vehicle was verbally accosted last Saturday during anti-vaccine-mandate demonstration in Victoria
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RCMP say Coastal GasLink site in northern B.C. 'attacked,' causing significant damage

RCMP say Coastal GasLink site in northern B.C. 'attacked,' causing significant damage

HOUSTON, B.C. — Mounties in northern British Columbia are investigating what they say was a violent confrontation between a group of about 20 people and Coastal GasLink employees at a worksite for the natural gas pipeline.
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B.C. health authority issues urgent drug alert to prevent overdose

B.C. health authority issues urgent drug alert to prevent overdose

KELOWNA, B.C. — An urgent drug alert has been issued for the Interior Health region of British Columbia after extreme levels of fentanyl and a benzodiazepine were found in drug samples tested throughout the area.
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B.C. eases work-from-home rules as COVID-19 hospitalizations drop

B.C. eases work-from-home rules as COVID-19 hospitalizations drop

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor has updated her public health orders as more employees return to their workplaces with COVID-19 infections dropping. The Health Ministry says provincial health officer Dr.
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Scam suspect arrested after attempt to bilk West Van senior out of $15K

Scam suspect arrested after attempt to bilk West Van senior out of $15K

Would-be con artist met by police when he showed up to pick up cash
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'As normal as possible': Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on lifting B.C. school restrictions

'As normal as possible': Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on lifting B.C. school restrictions

High school graduation ceremonies on the radar as health, education officials work to return to 'more normal' by the end of the 2021/22 school year
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Cougar handcuffed by officers in Maple Ridge

Cougar handcuffed by officers in Maple Ridge

Conservation officers tranquilized the cougar while RCMP arrested the cougar
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B.C. nation to search for children who didn't come home from Alert Bay school

B.C. nation to search for children who didn't come home from Alert Bay school

ALERT BAY, B.C. — A British Columbia First Nation located off the coast of northeastern Vancouver Island says it has started an investigation on the grounds of a former residential school, looking for the remains of children who didn't return home.
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Horgan said he’s disappointed by health-care workers being harassed by protesters

Horgan said he’s disappointed by health-care workers being harassed by protesters

B.C. premier said he felt 'profound disappointment' about health-care workers being harassed by protesters
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