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Long distance swimmer crosses the Strait of Georgia to Halfmoon Bay

Long distance swimmer crosses the Strait of Georgia to Halfmoon Bay

Kim Hedges attempted the feat twice before becoming the fourth woman to swim between Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast 
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B.C. man wins $5K after rodent nest sparks fire during road trip

B.C. man wins $5K after rodent nest sparks fire during road trip

ICBC argued it didn't have chance to inspect vehicle before repairs were done while owner on road trip. ICBC on the hook for vehicle rodent nest fire in truck
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Dog missing since helicopter crash found dead, pilot left scene and is unaccounted for

Dog missing since helicopter crash found dead, pilot left scene and is unaccounted for

B.C. pilot and a therapy dog remain missing after surviving a helicopter crash in northeast of Vernon, B.C.
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Kisses and Kicks: August 11 edition

Kisses and Kicks: August 11 edition

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!
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Lions Gate Hospital doctor negligent for baby's skull fractures, brain damage

Lions Gate Hospital doctor negligent for baby's skull fractures, brain damage

A caesarian section birth at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, B.C., resulted in three fractures on the left side of the baby's skull and extensive brain damage.
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RCMP looking for people of interest in Canadian Tire shoplifting investigation

RCMP looking for people of interest in Canadian Tire shoplifting investigation

Sunshine Coast RCMP released an image of two people of interest in an Aug. 10 shoplifting incident at the ts'uḵw'um (Wilson Creek) Canadian Tire in an Aug. 14 release.
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B.C. court room closures damage justice, say lawyers

B.C. court room closures damage justice, say lawyers

Delays not fair to accused people waiting for their day in court, trial lawyers say
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Powell River, Sechelt SAR teams make extraction in Tin Hat area

Powell River, Sechelt SAR teams make extraction in Tin Hat area

Injured hiker rescued via helicopter as search and rescue teams combine efforts
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Research study finds veggie eaters are happier

Research study finds veggie eaters are happier

Eating spinach and carrots daily: A recipe for health and happiness.
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Sizzling hot spell settles over B.C., adding to wildfire woes

Sizzling hot spell settles over B.C., adding to wildfire woes

The wildfire service is reporting about 375 fires around B.C., with about 11 recorded since midday Sunday and another 11 still ranked as fires of note, meaning they are highly visible or threaten people or property.
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