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Most of B.C. under campfire ban as heat, lightning likely to ramp up wildfire risk

Most of B.C. under campfire ban as heat, lightning likely to ramp up wildfire risk

VANCOUVER — More campfire bans are on the way in British Columbia, with a heat wave in many areas not expected to ease for days and a moderate to extreme wildfire risk covering all but the southeast corner of the province.
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Vernon business safety concerns grow in wake of suspicious fire

Vernon business safety concerns grow in wake of suspicious fire

The owner of the Hot Bread Shoppe said she found candles that had been previously lit under her recycling.
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Anti-vaccine protester's Kelowna trial derailed by Facebook posts

Anti-vaccine protester's Kelowna trial derailed by Facebook posts

Bruce Orydzuk is representing himself in court.
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Supersonic jet heads to Victoria via complex highway journey

Supersonic jet heads to Victoria via complex highway journey

A CF-104 Starfighter is headed from CFB Comox to the B.C. Aviation Museum at Victoria International Airport as its newest display.
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Surrey RCMP say one person injured in shooting, believed linked to drug trade

Surrey RCMP say one person injured in shooting, believed linked to drug trade

SURREY, B.C. — One person is being treated in hospital for a non-life-threatening injury after a shooting in Surrey, B.C., Wednesday afternoon. Police were called to the 80 Avenue and Fleetwood Park area just before 6 p.m.
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Bickering marks bogus nurse's Vancouver court appearance

Bickering marks bogus nurse's Vancouver court appearance

A woman already convicted of posing as a nurse at Ottawa medical and dental clinics is alleged to have posed as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital for a year.
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'Disturbing' rise in violence against first responders sparks proposed legislation

'Disturbing' rise in violence against first responders sparks proposed legislation

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian pushes for tougher laws to protect firefighters and first responders
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Victims of Lynn Valley stabbing attack describe devastating impacts

Victims of Lynn Valley stabbing attack describe devastating impacts

He will automatically receive a life sentence but the court still must decide when he will be eligible for parole.
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B.C. health registry expansion aims to connect patients with family doctors: minister

B.C. health registry expansion aims to connect patients with family doctors: minister

The health minister said he's not making promises about the number of people who will find doctors, but progress will be measured.
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B.C. climate protester sentenced for mischief, breach

B.C. climate protester sentenced for mischief, breach

"It is not wise to engage in civil disobedience," the judge said.
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