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Ottawa resident tells convoy organizers' trial he felt 'threatened' during protest

Ottawa resident tells convoy organizers' trial he felt 'threatened' during protest

Ottawa resident Paul Jorgenson felt "threatened" during "Freedom Convoy" demonstrations in winter 2022, he said during his testimony at the criminal trial of two protest organizers on Tuesday.
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Rainfall, wind warnings hit parts of coastal B.C.

Rainfall, wind warnings hit parts of coastal B.C.

Environment Canada issues rainfall and wind warnings for coastal British Columbia as a robust Pacific storm brings in moisture from Typhoon Bolaven.
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New options for Halfmoon Bay Fire Hall #2 requested

New options for Halfmoon Bay Fire Hall #2 requested

A plan to replace Fire Hall #2 on its current site was launched in 2021 but if board approves the committee recommendations, the plan will be canceled as alternate sites and development models are considered.
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Powell River woman gets 36 months for drug, firearm offences

Powell River woman gets 36 months for drug, firearm offences

An RCMP search found fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, MDMA and morphine.
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70 years and a promise kept: Longtime Keats Islanders celebrate Platinum anniversary

70 years and a promise kept: Longtime Keats Islanders celebrate Platinum anniversary

'Someday, I'll build you a cottage on Keats Island' Don Benson promised his girlfriend in 1950.
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B.C.'s legal cannabis regime shows mixed results after five years

B.C.'s legal cannabis regime shows mixed results after five years

Challenges include high taxes on producers and consumers and large municipalities banning sales, leading to retail deserts
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B.C. inflation rate cools to 3.3% in September

B.C. inflation rate cools to 3.3% in September

Inflation on West Coast now lower than national rate of 3.8%: StatCan
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Investigation launched after extremely close encounters with bears in Whistler

Investigation launched after extremely close encounters with bears in Whistler

A black bear was filmed eating food out of a takeout container while the person sat beside it.
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Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Stereotyping by colleagues and a lack of accessibility in the workplace remain prominent barriers.
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Tortoise, Frank the Tank, found wandering in a B.C. field of bok choy needs home

Tortoise, Frank the Tank, found wandering in a B.C. field of bok choy needs home

The mystery remains about where Frank came from.
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