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Alberta man sentenced for 'predatory' luring of young girl in Prince George

Alberta man sentenced for 'predatory' luring of young girl in Prince George

Joshua Chesley Critch's actions "premeditated and planned" but acknowledges he has a problem, judge finds
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B.C. cabinet minister Melanie Mark resigns and takes medical leave

B.C. cabinet minister Melanie Mark resigns and takes medical leave

VICTORIA — British Columbia cabinet minister Melanie Mark has resigned her portfolio to go on medical leave.
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Vancouver police investigating possible racially motivated assault

Vancouver police investigating possible racially motivated assault

Vancouver police say they're investigating a possible hate crime after a 19-year-old woman was assaulted while walking in the city's downtown.
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B.C. illicit drug death toll nearly 1,500 this year: coroners service

B.C. illicit drug death toll nearly 1,500 this year: coroners service

VICTORIA — The coroners service in British Columbia says nearly 1,500 people have died this year from illicit drug use in the province.
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First Nations seek to intervene in Beacon Hill Park appeal

First Nations seek to intervene in Beacon Hill Park appeal

Lawyer for Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations says they don’t want the 1882 Beacon Hill Park Trust to be interpreted in a way that would prevent First Nations’ interests from being considered
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Senior left helpless when home support failed to show, says daughter

Senior left helpless when home support failed to show, says daughter

“It worries me how many seniors in our community this might be happening to if they don’t have family members to advocate for them,” says Dr. Jennifer Lush
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DC's O’Reilly returns from BC Games with four gold, two silver

DC's O’Reilly returns from BC Games with four gold, two silver

Pleased with times, races, and event./
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Kelowna attempted murder suspect dies in prison of suspected overdose

Kelowna attempted murder suspect dies in prison of suspected overdose

The BC Coroners Service is now involved and confirmed they are investigating a death at the OCC.
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Transportation Safety Board probes tour boat sinking on Haida Gwaii

Transportation Safety Board probes tour boat sinking on Haida Gwaii

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to British Columbia's north coast to probe the sinking of a tour boat in Haida Gwaii.
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Prosecutors reviewing new information before deciding on murder retrial

Prosecutors reviewing new information before deciding on murder retrial

A man who spent 26 years in prison for a murder he may not have committed will have to wait at least a few more weeks to learn whether he will be tried again.
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