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B.C. transfers 312 hectares of land on Vancouver Island to First Nations
B.C. is returning a 312-hectare parcel of land near Skutz Falls to two First Nations in the Cowichan Valley as part of an interim pre-treaty agreement. Read More
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Update: Fort Nelson braces for 'last stand' as high winds expected to push wildfire toward town
Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern B.C. late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat. Read More
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B.C. crime news: Police destroy grenade found in Vancouver park | One dead after fight in Penticton
A bomb squad has safely detonated an old grenade found in a garden near Olympic Village. Read More
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Lack of proper jail facilities behind move of murder trial to Kamloops
A long commute and lack of proper food, recreational facilities, daily showers and medical care in lockup for a man accused of murder during his trial in Cranbrook would be a hardship, a B.C. judge has ruled in granting a change of venue to a Kamloops court. Read More
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'Decline in completions': Vancouver misses housing targets ordered by B.C.
More than six months after the B.C. NDP government announced ambitious targets to push municipalities to approve new housing over the next five years, Vancouver is so far coming up short. Read More
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Fourth person charged in homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey
A fourth person has been charged in the homicide of 45-year-old Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar at a temple in Surrey last year. Read More
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Wildfire that triggered evacuation of Fort Nelson caused by downed tree, says mayor
The northeastern municipality where thousands have evacuated due to a fast-growing wildfire nearby urged all remaining residents to leave immediately Saturday despite improving weather conditions. Read More
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B.C. Climate News: Province's GHG emissions still going up | The Guardian surveyed 360 climate scientists, most think temperatures will go above 2.5 C
Here’s all the latest news concerning the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and the steps leaders are taking to address these issues. Read More
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Northern Lights paint the sky in bright colours over Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver residents who stayed up late Friday night to catch the Northern Lights were dazzled as the sky ignited in hues of pink, purple and green. Read More
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Peer support program helps B.C. doctors discuss mental health
Warning: This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. Read More
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Thousands in Fort Nelson ordered to evacuate as wildfire threatens town
FORT NELSON — Thousands of people in northeast British Columbia were ordered to evacuate and flee south late Friday as a fast-growing wildfire neared the town of Fort Nelson. Read More
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Major solar storm hits Canada, bringing risks and aurora, B.C. Hydro monitoring
Canada’s space weather agency warned Friday of a “major geomagnetic storm” that was hitting the country and could have severe impacts on power systems, satellites and other infrastructure. Read More
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Vaughn Palmer: B.C. NDP seems out of touch with forestry woes
VICTORIA — Forests Minister Bruce Ralston had to scramble for excuses this week when Canfor suspended its plan to build a $200 million state-of-the-art sawmill in Houston in northwestern B.C. Read More
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Courtenay mom with preemie twins celebrates first Mother's Day
Sarah Dixon will celebrate her first Mother's Day as a mom by hiking with her newborn twin boys and partner Terry on Vancouver Island. Read More
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Vancouver dog owners rally against school district's closure of field for public use
For Trina Atchison, finding a spot where her dogs can play off-leash has proved difficult since the Vancouver school district closed off access to a field near her home three months ago. Read More
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Letters to The Sun: Free parking should not be a right in Vancouver
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Trudeau says Meta news ban degrades safety while it makes billions off communities
WEST KELOWNA — Canada’s dispute with Meta is a “test moment” for the country to stand against the social media giant that’s making billions off people, but taking no responsibility for the well-being of communities it profits from, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. Read More
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OPCC orders review into 5-day suspension of impaired VPD officer
The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner is ordering a review of a disciplinary decision by the Vancouver Police Department against one of its officers for impaired driving. Read More
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B.C. Conservatives pushed to clarify their position on abortion
The B.C. Conservatives are facing pressure to clarify their stance on abortion after controversial comments made by one of the party's MLAs. Read More
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Feeling stressed from watching Canucks playoff hockey? Here's some advice
Wearing a jersey and her "lucky" earrings, Canucks fan Katie Maximick watched Wednesday night's playoff match against the Edmonton Oilers from her Campbell River apartment with trepidation. Read More
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