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With video: Snowbird jet crashes into Kamloops house

With video: Snowbird jet crashes into Kamloops house

Occupants of the house escaped without injury; public affairs officer Capt. Jennifer Casey was killed; pilot rescued from roof of nearby house
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B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth has declared a provincial state of emergency in B.C. amid the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes one day after provincial health officer Dr.
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Province declares public health emergency; bars and clubs ordered to close

Province declares public health emergency; bars and clubs ordered to close

• Emergency order allows for faster actions • More cases confirmed as more test results come back • Reminder that people coming to Canada must self-isolate for 14 days • Elderly people encouraged to say home, away from others • Social distancing is k
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BC Ministry of Health launches free online COVID-19 assessment tool

BC Ministry of Health launches free online COVID-19 assessment tool

Anyone who has symptoms - including a fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat, or difficulty breathing - is urged to self-isolate for 14 days.
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Canada closes borders in effort to contain spread of COVID-19

Canada closes borders in effort to contain spread of COVID-19

Entry into Canada will be denied to those who aren't Canadians or permanent residents, with some exceptions
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Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

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2019 Powell River Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

2019 Powell River Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

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Opinion: Pressure is on for some veteran BC Liberal MLAs to quit

Opinion: Pressure is on for some veteran BC Liberal MLAs to quit

While Premier John Horgan says his government needs to “renew” and “refresh” itself, the same can be said of the BC Liberals sitting in opposition.
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Coleslaw recalled in B.C. after possible salmonella contamination

Coleslaw recalled in B.C. after possible salmonella contamination

A popular brand of coleslaw is being recalled from the marketplace in British Columbia due to possible salmonella contamination. Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling President’s Choice brand coleslaw.
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Meet the ferrisaurus: Fossils found in B.C. are a new species

Meet the ferrisaurus: Fossils found in B.C. are a new species

Ferrisaurus sustutensis is the first unique dinosaur species reported from British Columbia
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