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Kamloops set to pass bylaw banning drug use in public spaces

Kamloops set to pass bylaw banning drug use in public spaces

Kamloops is one of several municipalities moving to prohibit drug use in public spaces after decriminalization took effect in B.C. earlier this year.
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Campbell River man sentenced to four years for dangerous driving in deaths of two Americans

Campbell River man sentenced to four years for dangerous driving in deaths of two Americans

“What happened here is utterly appalling, all the more so because it was totally avoidable,” judge tells Kyle Rodney O’Callaghan, 33, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving
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West Kelowna woman takes firefighter for dinner to say thanks for saving their home

West Kelowna woman takes firefighter for dinner to say thanks for saving their home

After putting the word out on social media, Marnie Endersby eventually connected with West Kelowna firefighter Sean Minchin, who was the lone firefighter in the now-iconic photo.
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B.C. uncle acquitted after girl says she made up allegations

B.C. uncle acquitted after girl says she made up allegations

The girl gave a lengthy statement to Kamloops Mounties on May 18, 2022, detailing months of sexual abuse.
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B.C. triple shooting case heading for jury trial after not guilty plea

B.C. triple shooting case heading for jury trial after not guilty plea

Jamie George Guimond is alleged to have shot a 31-year-old man multiple times on Hastings Street Feb. 19.
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B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

SURREY, B.C. — A long-awaited and often promised second hospital for the City of Surrey took a step closer toward reality Tuesday with Premier David Eby announcing the completion of construction of the new facility by 2029.
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Squamish Access Society's novel solution to the 'Call of Nature’

Squamish Access Society's novel solution to the 'Call of Nature’

No outhouse in sight? Squamish rock climbers can now access human waste WAG bags. 
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B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

Health Canada approval of the new COVID vaccine might come as early as this week
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BIG BUST: BC RCMP federal investigation wraps with six convictions, drugs worth $258M

BIG BUST: BC RCMP federal investigation wraps with six convictions, drugs worth $258M

$2.2 million in street meth seized.
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Victoria mortgage broker Martel guilty of contempt

Victoria mortgage broker Martel guilty of contempt

A ­warrant has been issued to have him apprehended. An estimated $293 million is unaccounted for.
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