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1,500 baby goats and counting: Beacon Hill Children's Farm marks four decades

1,500 baby goats and counting: Beacon Hill Children's Farm marks four decades

Lynda and Dennis Koenders took over the farm in June of 1985. Forty years later, the farm is hosting an anniversary celebration on June 12
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Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals

Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals

Dr. Jeff Eppler, an emergency room physician at Kelowna General Hospital, is getting ready for a hectic summer.
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Peace River Regional District in B.C. northeast issues new evacuation order

Peace River Regional District in B.C. northeast issues new evacuation order

The BC Wildfire Service says the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire in the province's northeast has merged with another blaze, increasing its size "substantially.
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Malfunctioning brakes suspected in B.C. ferry truck crash that delayed Friday sailing

Malfunctioning brakes suspected in B.C. ferry truck crash that delayed Friday sailing

A photo shows a heavily damaged pickup wedged underneath the boat's galley ramp.
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Crews fight heavy winds as fire nears community in northeastern B.C.

Crews fight heavy winds as fire nears community in northeastern B.C.

Wildland firefighters battling a blaze in northeastern B.C. were preparing for a challenging weekend as strong winds could push flames closer to the small community of Kelly Lake, about 80 kilometres south of Dawson Creek.
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qathet Pride Society excited about roster of events

qathet Pride Society excited about roster of events

Community swim, parade, celebration in the park and plenty more upcoming
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Southern B.C. set to bake under 'early season heat event'

Southern B.C. set to bake under 'early season heat event'

Environment Canada has warned of an "early season heat event" across much of southern British Columbia starting Saturday and persisting into early next week.
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‘Close call': Pharmacy hands Comox mom opioid instead of ADHD drugs for child, 9

‘Close call': Pharmacy hands Comox mom opioid instead of ADHD drugs for child, 9

Sarah Paquin, mother of three young children, said the medication mixup could have been catastrophic for her son
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B.C. district tells residents under evacuation orders to leave as wildfire grows

B.C. district tells residents under evacuation orders to leave as wildfire grows

The Peace River Regional District says residents who are subject to evacuation orders in the Kelly Lake area of northeastern B.C. should leave immediately, as an advancing wildfire "cannot be contained.
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High pressure blast brings high temperatures to qathet

High pressure blast brings high temperatures to qathet

Environment Canada issues early season heat event
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