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Two Vancouver police officers charged with assault after alleged off-duty incident

Two Vancouver police officers charged with assault after alleged off-duty incident

VANCOUVER — Two Vancouver police officers have been charged with assault related to an off-duty incident last December. Court records show Brian Hunt and Joshua Wong each face one count of assault over an offence alleged to have occurred on Dec.
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Runners compete on Texada Island despite threatening weather

Runners compete on Texada Island despite threatening weather

Marathon, half-marathon and eight-kilometre run a challenge for competitors
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Texada Island to host free outdoor painting-do at Shelter Point

Texada Island to host free outdoor painting-do at Shelter Point

Plein air developed in mid-19th century but still popular today
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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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