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Snow continues to fall across qathet region

Snow continues to fall across qathet region

DriveBC webcam provides real-time highway conditions
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'Treacherous conditions' result in intermittent shutdowns on Highway 1

'Treacherous conditions' result in intermittent shutdowns on Highway 1

People are being asked by police to not use Highway 1 unless necessary.
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Video: BC Ferries vessel collides with moored boat at Bowen dock

Video: BC Ferries vessel collides with moored boat at Bowen dock

The Queen of Capilano caused heavy damage to a local dock and missed several Sunday sailings; investigation into cause underway
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Alcohol-related deaths rose 18 per cent during pandemic: report

Alcohol-related deaths rose 18 per cent during pandemic: report

The Prairies and British Columbia saw three times the deaths tied to alcohol as Ontario and the Atlantic provinces, and six to seven times the deaths seen in Quebec.
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Wintry blast to continue after season's first big snowfall blankets Metro Vancouver

Wintry blast to continue after season's first big snowfall blankets Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The first snowy blast of winter in Metro Vancouver is expected to continue with up to 25 centimetres of snow predicted in some areas before it's done today.
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Winter's first widespread snowfall hits Metro Vancouver, with more on the way

Winter's first widespread snowfall hits Metro Vancouver, with more on the way

VANCOUVER — The first widespread snowfall of winter has hit Metro Vancouver, with Environment Canada warning the ongoing wintry blast could eventually bring up to 25 centimetres to start off a frigid week.
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B.C.'s south coast sees first snowfall of the season

B.C.'s south coast sees first snowfall of the season

VANCOUVER — Residents of B.C.’s south coast are encouraged to dress warmly and get their winter tires ready as snowfall warnings are now in effect for the region.
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One man died after a fight outside a pub in Coquitlam, says IHIT

One man died after a fight outside a pub in Coquitlam, says IHIT

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says two men are in custody after a 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed outside a pub in Coquitlam, B.C. A release from IHIT says RCMP responded to a report of a fight around 9:42 p.m.
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A correction to a Jan. 30 story about B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor

A story that moved on Thursday, Jan. 30, about British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor incorrectly described the military personnel who provided a gun salute as troopers. In fact, they were gunners. The Canadian Press
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Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.'s 31st lieutenant-governor

Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.'s 31st lieutenant-governor

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia's lifelong leadership and dedication to community service sets an example for everyone.
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