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Nearly two-thirds of Canadians exposed to at least one traumatic event

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians exposed to at least one traumatic event

About 8% of adults in Canada reported moderate to severe symptoms of PTSD in the month prior to completing the StatCan survey.
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Second manslaughter guilty plea entered in elderly B.C. woman's death

Second manslaughter guilty plea entered in elderly B.C. woman's death

Pascal Jean Claude Bouthillette and Sandy Jack Parisian posed as police officers to get into a 78-year-old's home.
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There's strong support to expand $10-a-day child care in B.C., poll shows

There's strong support to expand $10-a-day child care in B.C., poll shows

43% of parents with young children said they had to wait more than six months to get a spot; 88 per cent said they still want access to $10-a-day child care.
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'Not a quick win': Gibsons mayor asks for deprioritization of reservoir

'Not a quick win': Gibsons mayor asks for deprioritization of reservoir

SCRD Gibsons director Silas White said he 'found the project highly appealing when first pitched' but that was when the timeline had the reservoir ready by late summer 2024.
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Tree removal fines, abandoned vehicle removal enforcement in Sechelt move forward

Tree removal fines, abandoned vehicle removal enforcement in Sechelt move forward

Proposed amendments in Sechelt allow fines of $1,000 for unauthorized tree removal, do not affect private property
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Sheriff shortage delays B.C. murder, murder conspiracy cases

Sheriff shortage delays B.C. murder, murder conspiracy cases

A B.C. Supreme Court justice and about a dozen lawyers couldn't start proceedings with murder and murder conspiracy cases on time May 27.
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Firefighters knock down large beach fire at Port Stalashen spit

Firefighters knock down large beach fire at Port Stalashen spit

It was unsafe for firefighters to access the spit at Port Stalashen Sunday evening, so they had to wait until morning to extinguish the fire.
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43 sick amid NÜTRL-branded tumbler recall

43 sick amid NÜTRL-branded tumbler recall

People have reported a number of symptoms after using the promotional tumblers, including headaches, nausea, cramping and abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
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Baldrey: Why B.C. United wished for a lifesaver during 'turbulent political waters'

Baldrey: Why B.C. United wished for a lifesaver during 'turbulent political waters'

Columnist Keith Baldrey believes takes a closer look at B.C. United's "somewhat absurd" proposal to carve up the electoral map for the next election.
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Two B.C. tech companies considered national security risks

Two B.C. tech companies considered national security risks

Government offers limited information, says foreign investment reviewed for security risks.
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