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Beach advisories issued in Ladysmith, Lantzville after high bacteria levels found

Beach advisories issued in Ladysmith, Lantzville after high bacteria levels found

Island Health has posted advisories for the north part of Transfer Beach in Ladysmith and Lantzville Beach near Benwaldun Road and the intersection of Sebastion and Harper roads.
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IIO seeks witnesses to arrest and death of Burnaby, B.C., man

IIO seeks witnesses to arrest and death of Burnaby, B.C., man

BURNABY — The Independent Investigations Office of BC says it is looking for witnesses to the arrest and death of a man in Burnaby, B.C., last week.
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Wine tasted 'chemicalish,' sex assault complainant testifies in B.C. court

Wine tasted 'chemicalish,' sex assault complainant testifies in B.C. court

Ryan Giraud and Ryan Splichen are alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman on a Granville Island boat.
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B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of video games like Electronic Arts hire additional staff and invest money locally.
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Striking transit workers in Cowichan Valley, B.C., reject mediator's recommendations

Striking transit workers in Cowichan Valley, B.C., reject mediator's recommendations

DUNCAN — The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members have rejected a provincial mediator's recommendations to end a five-month labour dispute.
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Evacuation order issued in small area east of Kelowna, B.C., due to wildfire

Evacuation order issued in small area east of Kelowna, B.C., due to wildfire

KELOWNA — An evacuation order has been issued for several homes at risk of a wildfire east of the airport in Kelowna, B.C.
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Biker charged after stunts, high speeds in downtown Parksville

Biker charged after stunts, high speeds in downtown Parksville

The rider allegedly drove at speeds over 130 km/h in a 50 km/h zone while performing a wheelie, then sped up to 193 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.
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Goldstream Avenue camper finds kindness, new home from Good Samaritan

Goldstream Avenue camper finds kindness, new home from Good Samaritan

Glenn Edgeworth was among several Goldstream Avenue campers who were ordered to move on, but now has a new rent-free place to park his trailer.
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Crown asks for at least 3.5 years for man who drove at Palestine supporter

Crown asks for at least 3.5 years for man who drove at Palestine supporter

Christopher Sura Johnson was found guilty in November for the Dec. 3, 2023, incident at a protest on the legislature grounds.
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RCMP warn of possible evacuation due to fire near Kelowna's airport

RCMP warn of possible evacuation due to fire near Kelowna's airport

KELOWNA — RCMP in British Columbia are asking residents who live near a wildfire in Kelowna to be ready for a possible evacuation.
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