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Ex-conservation officer who saved B.C. bear cubs loses another appeal

Ex-conservation officer who saved B.C. bear cubs loses another appeal

B.C. Court of Appeal confirms Bryce Casavant's settlement agreement holds water despite prior ruling his dismissal was flawed
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Letters: Rethink forestry practices that thin and dry out forests

Letters: Rethink forestry practices that thin and dry out forests

'The July 7 issue of the Whistler newspaper had an informative story regarding the negative impacts of their fire mitigation work. Comments were made by a member of the Whistler Naturalists and from an ecologist from the municipality’s Forest Advisory Committee who confirmed the current practices actually increase the fire risk.'
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Conair buys seven more Dash 8s to upgrade aerial firefighting fleet

Conair buys seven more Dash 8s to upgrade aerial firefighting fleet

Abbotsford company plans to convert planes to airtankers over next two years
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180-year-old violin stolen after performance in Kelowna

180-year-old violin stolen after performance in Kelowna

The valuable violin was thought to have been stolen Aug. 3, 2023, near the 700 Block of Wilson Ave. in Kelowna, B.C.
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Highest court refuses to hear appeal from B.C. churches opposed to COVID-19 ruling

Highest court refuses to hear appeal from B.C. churches opposed to COVID-19 ruling

The case stems from orders issued by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry during the second wave of the pandemic more than two years ago.
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Vancouver rapper and social media star Lil Tay still alive, death report a hoax

Vancouver rapper and social media star Lil Tay still alive, death report a hoax

The internet sensation shot to fame at nine years old.
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Sunshine Coast RCMP warn of counterfeit cash found in Gibsons

Sunshine Coast RCMP warn of counterfeit cash found in Gibsons

Counterfeit bills were discovered Gibsons, on July 28 and Aug. 1 at two separate retailers
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'It's just clearly not enough': B.C. politician supports calls for wildfire fighting force

'It's just clearly not enough': B.C. politician supports calls for wildfire fighting force

MP proposes a national firefighting force to combat rising wildfires in Canada
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89-unit development at East Porpoise Bay Road corner passes first reading

89-unit development at East Porpoise Bay Road corner passes first reading

The developer is to hold a public information session and provide a transportation impact assessment and parking study for the busy intersection and surroundings – among other reports – before second reading.
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Opinion: Canadians are unprepared for natural hazards. Here's what we can do about it

Opinion: Canadians are unprepared for natural hazards. Here's what we can do about it

As extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity, many Canadians are still unaware of how to prepare for a natural disaster.
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