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Fort St. John Sikhs holding protest against human rights issues in India

Fort St. John Sikhs holding protest against human rights issues in India

A small group of Sikhs in Fort St. John gathered outside North Peace Cultural Centre on March 25th to raise awareness against ongoing human rights violations in Punjab.
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Newcomer to Vancouver: Making a case for going Greyhound

Newcomer to Vancouver: Making a case for going Greyhound

In this regular column, North Shore News reporter Mina Kerr-Lazenby shares the ups and downs of moving to Metro Vancouver, and all it entails.
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'Animal hoarding': B.C. rescuer won't get 63 dogs back, must pay SPCA $75K

'Animal hoarding': B.C. rescuer won't get 63 dogs back, must pay SPCA $75K

Concerns included fearful animals, sanitation, water issues, illness, coughing, sneezing, rotten teeth and overgrown toenails.
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Vancouver city council votes to repeal 25-cent single-use cup fee, effective May 1

Vancouver city council votes to repeal 25-cent single-use cup fee, effective May 1

VANCOUVER — Businesses in Vancouver will no longer be required to charge a fee for single-use cups as of May 1, a move that reverses a decision by the previous city council.
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North Saanich, B.C., councillor resigns after referring to mayor as 'Mr. Hitler"

North Saanich, B.C., councillor resigns after referring to mayor as 'Mr. Hitler"

NORTH SAANICH, B.C. — A councillor from North Saanich, B.C., has resigned after referring to the mayor as "Mr. Hitler" during a council meeting. Coun.
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Kelowna mother mourns son's fatal stabbing at Vancouver Starbucks

Kelowna mother mourns son's fatal stabbing at Vancouver Starbucks

"His wife and daughter witnessed the whole thing. Nobody called the police, they just sat and watched. I can't get my head around it," said Paul Schmidt's mother.
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Simpcw declare Raush Valley an Indigenous protected area

Simpcw declare Raush Valley an Indigenous protected area

The Raush River is a tributary of the Fraser River and the two join near the community of Dunster in the Robson Valley.
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Charge laid in connection with March 12 shooting in Nanaimo

Charge laid in connection with March 12 shooting in Nanaimo

Craig Truckle, 37, of Nanaimo, has been charged with pointing a firearm without lawful excuse.
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Sister of Prince George motel fire victim files lawsuits

Sister of Prince George motel fire victim files lawsuits

Amos Miller was source of support for siblings, according to claim
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Prince George identified as ‘hydrogen hub’

Prince George identified as ‘hydrogen hub’

The City of Prince George received provincial funding to develop a case study to promote hydrogen fuel production.
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