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No known threats to Vancouver Pride events, police say

No known threats to Vancouver Pride events, police say

Canada's spy agency suggests "hate-fuelled marches colliding with Pride celebrations."
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No fire drills, no evacuation instructions at Winters Hotel, manager testifies

No fire drills, no evacuation instructions at Winters Hotel, manager testifies

"In hindsight, I didn't realize how dangerous the Winters was, it's a 113-year-old building," Chauncey Carr testified.
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B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

VICTORIA — British Columbia's population is projected to reach 7.9 million by 2046 according to official projections and statistics that suggest the province is experiencing the fastest growth in 50 years. The new B.C.
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Police say two-year-old child hit by vehicle near Falkland, B.C., has died

Police say two-year-old child hit by vehicle near Falkland, B.C., has died

VERNON, B.C. — Mounties in the North Okanagan say they are investigating the death of a two-year-old child. Police say they were called Monday afternoon to help ambulance staff who responded after the child had been hit by a vehicle.
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Vancouver restaurant ordered closed for a week for serving minor alcohol

Vancouver restaurant ordered closed for a week for serving minor alcohol

B.C.'s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch found The Greek Gastown served a Corona to a minor without requesting identification.
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Powerful wind gusts down trees, cause widespread power outages across Prince George

Powerful wind gusts down trees, cause widespread power outages across Prince George

BC Hydro crews first dispatched about 2:20 a.m. Tuesday; storm moves into Peace region
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Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

The board voted 6-2 to discontinue TRU's visual arts major, minor, diploma and certificate, which will be phased out over the next three years.
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Kelowna man who sexually abused daughter jailed for eight years

Kelowna man who sexually abused daughter jailed for eight years

Police estimated the child was somewhere between one and four years old when the abuse occurred.
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Outdoor school brings mountain film festival to qathet

Outdoor school brings mountain film festival to qathet

Community event celebrates outdoor activity and nature
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March 31st deadline looming for federal aid program for Ukrainian war refugees coming to Canada

March 31st deadline looming for federal aid program for Ukrainian war refugees coming to Canada

Prince George For Ukraine prepared for wave of newcomers applying for resettlement supports that would bring them to northern B.C.
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