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Both drivers die in head-on crash on Highway 1 near Ashcroft, B.C.

Both drivers die in head-on crash on Highway 1 near Ashcroft, B.C.

ASHCROFT, B.C. — Two people are dead after a crash on Highway 1 near Ashcroft, B.C., that also set off a grass fire. RCMP say a woman driving a Honda Civic crossed the centre line and hit a semi truck head-on.
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Former B.C. Conservative member of Parliament James Abbott dies at 77

Former B.C. Conservative member of Parliament James Abbott dies at 77

CRANBROOK, B.C. — A retired members of Parliament who represented the southeastern British Columbia riding of Kootenay-Columbia for 18 years has died.
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Targeted stabbing kills Vancouver man in the city's ninth murder of 2020

Targeted stabbing kills Vancouver man in the city's ninth murder of 2020

VANCOUVER — Police are investigating Vancouver's ninth homicide of the year. A statement from Vancouver police says a 41-year-old man was stabbed Monday evening in a lot behind St. Paul's Hospital in the city's west end.
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New COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford blueberry packing plant

New COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford blueberry packing plant

Plus long weekend bubbles, license plate harassment, and limits on mass gatherings
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Vancouver Park Board says yes to alcohol in 22 parks, but bylaw delayed to 2021

Vancouver Park Board says yes to alcohol in 22 parks, but bylaw delayed to 2021

VANCOUVER — Park board commissioners in Vancouver have voted in favour of allowing alcohol consumption in 22 parks around the city, but relaxing with a cold one likely won't happen soon.
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Surrey man charged with sexual assault following attack near SkyTrain station

Surrey man charged with sexual assault following attack near SkyTrain station

SURREY, B.C. — The RCMP say a 30-year-old Surrey, B.C., man has been arrested and charged following an alleged sexual assault and robbery earlier this month. They say police received a report just after 11 p.m.
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New COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford blueberry packing plant

New COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford blueberry packing plant

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a new COVID-19 community outbreak at Fraser Valley Packing, an Abbotsford-area blueberry packing plant. Since the investigation started Thursday, there have been 15 positive cases.
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RCMP say man who died at Cultus Lake was 22-year-old from India

RCMP say man who died at Cultus Lake was 22-year-old from India

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — The RCMP say the man who drowned in a popular lake in British Columbia's Fraser Valley this weekend was an Indian citizen.
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B.C. confirms 81 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,500

B.C. confirms 81 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,500

There have been two new COVID-19 related deaths.
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B.C. puts controversial overdose bill on hold, but groups say drop it

B.C. puts controversial overdose bill on hold, but groups say drop it

The B.C. government has paused legislation aimed at detaining youth under 19 in care after they overdose
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