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B.C. wildfires holding under 370 with 30 per cent classified as 'out of control'

B.C. wildfires holding under 370 with 30 per cent classified as 'out of control'

The Calcite Creek fire in British Columbia's southern Interior is no longer considered a "wildfire of note," leaving three such blazes throughout the province.
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NDP nominates youth advocate to go toe-to-toe with Kevin Falcon in his own riding

NDP nominates youth advocate to go toe-to-toe with Kevin Falcon in his own riding

Squamish-raised Callista Ryan has long been associated with student politics, and was acclaimed by the NDP as its choice to tackle Kevin Falcon in Vancouver-Quilchena
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Homicide investigators called in after woman, child die in B.C. balcony fall

Homicide investigators called in after woman, child die in B.C. balcony fall

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — Police in North Vancouver, B.C., say homicide investigators have been called in after a woman and a child died from falling off an apartment balcony.
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Seniors across B.C. encouraged to highlight climate crisis on National Seniors Day

Seniors across B.C. encouraged to highlight climate crisis on National Seniors Day

Various organizations have come together to create the Seniors Climate Action Day initiative on Oct. 1.
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Murder charge laid after stabbing turns fatal in Surrey

Murder charge laid after stabbing turns fatal in Surrey

Police say the pair knew each other.
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After nearly three years, Othello Tunnels reopen to visitors

After nearly three years, Othello Tunnels reopen to visitors

A section of the park remains closed as further work is needed.
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Island Health plans facilities for 'hard-to-house' patients after nurses complain of safety risks

Island Health plans facilities for 'hard-to-house' patients after nurses complain of safety risks

“It’s truly about the drugs, weapons, alcohol, and the violence”: Health-care workers detail what the chaos and safety risks in care homes with “special population units.”
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Fire at Port Alberni mill site not expected to slow development

Fire at Port Alberni mill site not expected to slow development

This is the second major suspicious fire at the property since October. 
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Pro-Palestinian encampment at Vancouver Island University cleared

Pro-Palestinian encampment at Vancouver Island University cleared

University had sought court injunction to remove the camp from its quad on the Nanaimo campus
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Iconic hulks in qathet become series of paintings

Iconic hulks in qathet become series of paintings

Artist focuses on light, colour and composition
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