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RCMP: 'It’s not a criminal offence to be topless'

RCMP: 'It’s not a criminal offence to be topless'

Being topless in public view, whether it’s in a private yard, public beach or municipal swimming pool, is not an offence.
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Tree planter airlifted to hospital after bear attack near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Tree planter airlifted to hospital after bear attack near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A tree planter has been attacked by a bear in northeastern British Columbia. Few details have been released, but a statement from the Conservation Officer Service says it happened Thursday near Tumbler Ridge.
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Most of B.C. under campfire ban as heat, lightning likely to ramp up wildfire risk

Most of B.C. under campfire ban as heat, lightning likely to ramp up wildfire risk

VANCOUVER — More campfire bans are on the way in British Columbia, with a heat wave in many areas not expected to ease for days and a moderate to extreme wildfire risk covering all but the southeast corner of the province.
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Richmond senior recounts life-altering accident and battle with ICBC

Richmond senior recounts life-altering accident and battle with ICBC

Bike rider Yoshihiro Yanagitani, 74, has been in hospital for months and is now fighting with ICBC over its no-fault insurance
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Judge sends B.C. road blockade protest leader to jail for seven days

Judge sends B.C. road blockade protest leader to jail for seven days

Haq pleaded guilty to five charges of mischief for his role in 2021 climate change blockades in Vancouver and Richmond
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Vernon business safety concerns grow in wake of suspicious fire

Vernon business safety concerns grow in wake of suspicious fire

The owner of the Hot Bread Shoppe said she found candles that had been previously lit under her recycling.
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Anti-vaccine protester's Kelowna trial derailed by Facebook posts

Anti-vaccine protester's Kelowna trial derailed by Facebook posts

Bruce Orydzuk is representing himself in court.
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Supersonic jet heads to Victoria via complex highway journey

Supersonic jet heads to Victoria via complex highway journey

A CF-104 Starfighter is headed from CFB Comox to the B.C. Aviation Museum at Victoria International Airport as its newest display.
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Surrey RCMP say one person injured in shooting, believed linked to drug trade

Surrey RCMP say one person injured in shooting, believed linked to drug trade

SURREY, B.C. — One person is being treated in hospital for a non-life-threatening injury after a shooting in Surrey, B.C., Wednesday afternoon. Police were called to the 80 Avenue and Fleetwood Park area just before 6 p.m.
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'Disturbing' rise in violence against first responders sparks proposed legislation

'Disturbing' rise in violence against first responders sparks proposed legislation

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian pushes for tougher laws to protect firefighters and first responders
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