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Stoned Sunshine Coast raccoon makes it into the New York Times

Stoned Sunshine Coast raccoon makes it into the New York Times

The new movie 'Cocaine Bear' has folks discussing other notable animals that have ingested drugs, including a stoned raccoon from Elphinstone.
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GoFundMe launched to help B.C. boy run over by transit bus

GoFundMe launched to help B.C. boy run over by transit bus

The young boy suffered severe damage to his leg.
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B.C.'s overdose death rate double what it was when health emergency declared in 2016

B.C.'s overdose death rate double what it was when health emergency declared in 2016

An average of 6.8 lives are lost every day, says the BC Coroners Service.
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Sunshine Coast RCMP has its new permanent commander

Sunshine Coast RCMP has its new permanent commander

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Prunty is already familiar to Coasters, as she's been on the job since July. Prunty has now been confirmed as the Sunshine Coast RCMP's permanent detachment commander.
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B.C. commissioner urges creative ways to fight hate as reports double during pandemic

B.C. commissioner urges creative ways to fight hate as reports double during pandemic

Expanding the anti-hate curriculum in schools and creating restorative programs in the justice system are among some of the recommendations being made.
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Glassford closure input sought, again

Glassford closure input sought, again

With a new council, it’s a new survey on the future of Gibsons’ Glassford Road closure. The public has until March 14 to provide input.
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Closing B.C. backcountry in response to avalanche deaths 'impractical,' says guide

Closing B.C. backcountry in response to avalanche deaths 'impractical,' says guide

The number of deaths recorded this year so far is the highest since 2015-2016.
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Opinion: Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

Opinion: Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

B.C. leads the way in endorsing an independent inquiry.
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Prince George has B.C.'s worst elementary school, report finds

Prince George has B.C.'s worst elementary school, report finds

The school received a score of 0.2 out of 10 to finish last out of 870 schools assessed.
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B.C.’s skilled trades apprentices land $1M for training amid labour shortages

B.C.’s skilled trades apprentices land $1M for training amid labour shortages

Coast Capital funding new program to promote training completion
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