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Southern B.C. free from wildfire smoke blanketing most of Canada

Southern B.C. free from wildfire smoke blanketing most of Canada

As much of Canada grapples with thick wildfire smoke and poor air quality, residents in southern British Columbia are enjoying a rare reprieve.
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Two men arrested in B.C., charged with murder in Mississauga, Ont. shooting: police

Two men arrested in B.C., charged with murder in Mississauga, Ont. shooting: police

Peel Region police say two men were arrested in British Columbia and charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in Mississauga, Ont., last month. Police say 51-year-old Harjeet Dhadda of Brampton, Ont.
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Greater Victoria man loses bid to have guns seized seven years ago returned

Greater Victoria man loses bid to have guns seized seven years ago returned

Robin Morton Stanbridge’s five firearms were seized by West Shore RCMP based on public-safety concerns
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Blaze forces Alaska Highway closure as B.C. wildfire season ramps up

Blaze forces Alaska Highway closure as B.C. wildfire season ramps up

Fire season is ramping up in British Columbia as the province's wildfire service warns of hot, dry and windy conditions in the forecast.
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Vancouver mayor, city councillors to meet with federal officials in Ottawa

Vancouver mayor, city councillors to meet with federal officials in Ottawa

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says a planned trip to Ottawa this week to meet with senior federal officials aims to strengthen ties with a newly elected government.
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B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP's confidence deal with Greens

B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP's confidence deal with Greens

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has launched a review of its primary health care system, in accordance with the ruling New Democrats' confidence agreement with the Green Party.
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West Coast Trail hikers warned to take extra care after winter storm damage

West Coast Trail hikers warned to take extra care after winter storm damage

Crews have been working to remove fallen trees and fix walkways, bridges and ladders wrecked by extreme weather, likely aggravated by climate change
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How B.C. Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with humour, kindness

How B.C. Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with humour, kindness

In the comment threads under B.C. Wildfire Service social-media posts, people often post incorrect information. Now they’re getting playful, gentle responses and a wealth of facts
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5 more things you (probably) didn't know about the Vancouver Public Library

5 more things you (probably) didn't know about the Vancouver Public Library

From a huge flood to a big (film) explosion
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Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15

Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15

B.C. Premier David Eby is leaving on a 10-day trade mission to Japan, South Korea and Malaysia.
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