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Coquitlam man, 25, charged with first-degree murder of Mountie

Coquitlam man, 25, charged with first-degree murder of Mountie

Nicholas Bellemare of Coquitlam is charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting on Sept. 22 of Const. Frederick “Rick” O’Brien. Bellemare is also charged with attempted murder with a firearm.
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Man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of B.C. RCMP officer

Man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of B.C. RCMP officer

A 25-year-old Coquitlam, B.C., man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of RCMP officer Rick O'Brien.
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West Kelowna fire chief back to work after whirlwind UN trip

West Kelowna fire chief back to work after whirlwind UN trip

Jason Brolund just returned from New York where he was asked to address the Sustainable Development Goals Summit 2023 at the United Nations.
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Cultural ceremony brings uplifting end to South African firefighting mission in Prince George

Cultural ceremony brings uplifting end to South African firefighting mission in Prince George

Two-week deployment brought 215 fire specialists to douse blazes burning near Vanderhoof, Fort St. James
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Okanagan man gets five years for 'brutal' attack

Okanagan man gets five years for 'brutal' attack

The victim “has been affected mentally and physically. Her injuries are permanent.... She was the definition of vulnerable.”
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Photos: Mountie killed, two other officers hurt in Coquitlam City Centre shooting

Photos: Mountie killed, two other officers hurt in Coquitlam City Centre shooting

BC RCMP said Const. Frederick "Rick" O'Brien died in the line of duty in Coquitlam.
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Millions added to B.C. funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefighters

Millions added to B.C. funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefighters

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is providing more money to rural, First Nations and volunteer fire departments across the province.
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Coquitlam councillor Trish Mandewo named new UBCM president

Coquitlam councillor Trish Mandewo named new UBCM president

2023 UBCM priorities include climate change, drug decriminalization, treatment and recovery support, and housing.
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Eby pledges $85.75M for forest firefighting, housing and cancer care

Eby pledges $85.75M for forest firefighting, housing and cancer care

"We face a lot of challenges right now," Premier David Eby said.
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Vancouver man sues Whistler Blackcomb seven years after fall from chairlift

Vancouver man sues Whistler Blackcomb seven years after fall from chairlift

Snowboarder alleges negligence for fractured spine and other injuries suffered after slipping from lift
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