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B.C. to see a return to seasonable temperatures, but wildfire risk remains

B.C. to see a return to seasonable temperatures, but wildfire risk remains

There are about 340 wildfires burning in the province, including eight wildfires of note.
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Man charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement after Campbell River attack

Man charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement after Campbell River attack

The 44-year-old woman was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being attacked in her home, police say
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U-Haul truck hits pole, leaving thousands without power in View Royal, Colwood and Langford

U-Haul truck hits pole, leaving thousands without power in View Royal, Colwood and Langford

West Shore RCMP and View Royal Fire Department were on the scene of the crash on the Island Highway and Burnett Road near the Fort Victoria RV Park as crews worked to restore power.
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Temperatures continue to be warm in the qathet region

Temperatures continue to be warm in the qathet region

August weather forecast sees streak of sunny days
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Four-year-old girl drowns in pond at Chilliwack, B.C., leisure centre

Four-year-old girl drowns in pond at Chilliwack, B.C., leisure centre

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Mounties in Chilliwack, B.C., say a four-year-old girl has drowned in a pond at a leisure centre. Police say they received a report of the drowning at the water park of the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre Monday night.
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qathet author explores racial discrimination in fictive novella

qathet author explores racial discrimination in fictive novella

Writer's work and research sparked by decades old rumour
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Man suffers serious burns in attack where he was lit on fire, says Surrey RCMP

Man suffers serious burns in attack where he was lit on fire, says Surrey RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey RCMP say a man is in hospital with serious burns after he was lit on fire during an attack in the community of Whalley.
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Man wounded in Surrey area shooting incident early Saturday, say RCMP

Man wounded in Surrey area shooting incident early Saturday, say RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey RCMP say a man is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident Saturday. The incident occurred at about 8:40 a.m.
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Whale society brings ocean awareness to Powell River terminal

Whale society brings ocean awareness to Powell River terminal

Humpback whales have been spotted as well as sea otters near Mitlenatch Island
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Heat wave back for BC Day long weekend in qathet region

Heat wave back for BC Day long weekend in qathet region

Busiest travel period of the summer starts today
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