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Environment Canada warns of snow for B.C.'s major Interior mountain passes

Environment Canada warns of snow for B.C.'s major Interior mountain passes

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is warning motorists of possible snow at mountain passes on a number of major highways across British Columbia's Interior. The agency says a weather system will bring a cool air mass to the B.C.
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Two new physicians recruited for Port Hardy, but ER remains closed overnight

Two new physicians recruited for Port Hardy, but ER remains closed overnight

The two were posted to the town as part of a program where physicians agree to serve in rural and remote communities during their first few years of practice in B.C.
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Naturalists from qathet track abundance of wildlife on island

Naturalists from qathet track abundance of wildlife on island

Unique climate and remote location a perfect place for nesting birds
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Anticipation grows for return of PRISMA

Anticipation grows for return of PRISMA

Musicians and audiences invited to experience something ‘bigger than yourself’
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Cowichan estuary log booms provide unfair perch for seals to prey on salmon: study

Cowichan estuary log booms provide unfair perch for seals to prey on salmon: study

Combined with low river flows caused by drought, it’s contributing to declining salmon populations in the beleaguered estuary
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Dr. Bonnie Henry and Robert Davidson among VIU honorary degree recipients

Dr. Bonnie Henry and Robert Davidson among VIU honorary degree recipients

Vancouver Island University is bestowing honorary degrees at convocation ceremonies
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Access to workers compensation easier for psychological injuries

Access to workers compensation easier for psychological injuries

New occupations added to mental-health presumption by provincial ministry
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B.C. wildfire risk expected to spike this summer after mild spring mitigates blazes

B.C. wildfire risk expected to spike this summer after mild spring mitigates blazes

VANCOUVER — Federal and British Columbia officials have confirmed a less dire start to this year's Canadian wildfire season when compared with last year, but forecasters are warning of renewed risks as the summer heat approaches.
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Man charged with murder in stabbing death of Vancouver restaurant chef

Man charged with murder in stabbing death of Vancouver restaurant chef

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police have arrested and charged a 32-year-old man in the stabbing death of a Japanese restaurant chef near the city's Chinatown last week.
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B.C. motorcyclist dies after crashing into car, falling onto highway

B.C. motorcyclist dies after crashing into car, falling onto highway

DELTA, B.C. — Police say a motorcyclist is dead in a crash Wednesday that snarled morning traffic for Metro Vancouver commuters.
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