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‘We’re running for our ancestors’: Syilx Unity Run connects community to the land

‘We’re running for our ancestors’: Syilx Unity Run connects community to the land

‘What you’re doing today, representing your community, in the highest of honour,’ said Chief Greg Gabriel of the Penticton Indian Band
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Man to plead guilty to criminal harassment at Vancouver 911 centre

Man to plead guilty to criminal harassment at Vancouver 911 centre

A judge told Donald Smith to stop posting recordings of online court proceedings online.
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B.C. co-op residents face eviction as rent triples in rare housing failure

B.C. co-op residents face eviction as rent triples in rare housing failure

Totem Co-op in South Surrey will lose its lease on July 1, after failing to obtain the land from under it; members say the new landowner has left them with little options but to leave due to an extreme rent hike proposal.
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RCMP re-investigating alleged sexual assault allegation against Colin Basran

RCMP re-investigating alleged sexual assault allegation against Colin Basran

"With disclosure essentially not yet complete, Crown doesn't expect the defense to be in a position to arraign at this stage."
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Disaster Financial Assistance offered to more people affected by spring flooding

Disaster Financial Assistance offered to more people affected by spring flooding

Financial assistance is provided for each accepted claim at 80% of the amount of total eligible damage that exceeds $1,000, to a maximum payment of $400,000.
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Cut down trees to better manage wildfires, says retired forester

Cut down trees to better manage wildfires, says retired forester

If B.C. doesn’t manage its forests, Mother Nature will do it for us – whether we like it or not. That’s what Murray Wilson said Thursday at the Okanagan Science Centre's final 'Meet and Geek' of the season.
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Feud between Vancouver bottlepickers led to weapons charge

Feud between Vancouver bottlepickers led to weapons charge

While the assault charged was stayed, the man was told to stay away from the still-fearful alleged victim.
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Monkeypox vaccine appointments available on Vancouver Island

Monkeypox vaccine appointments available on Vancouver Island

Anyone who received a first dose of IMVAMUNE (Mpox) vaccine at least 28 days ago is eligible for and encouraged to receive a second dose, says Island Health.
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'Someone is going to die,' Prince George nurses' union head warns

'Someone is going to die,' Prince George nurses' union head warns

"Kamloops has gotten help and Surrey has gotten help, from the government. Where the hell is our help?"
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Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

VANCOUVER — Job action has halted all classes at Capilano University in North Vancouver. A statement on the university's website says classes are suspended at its main campus and its Sechelt campus on the Sunshine Coast.
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