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B.C. teachers' union president defeats challenge from climate advocate

B.C. teachers' union president defeats challenge from climate advocate

Clint Johnston, a former elementary teacher from Chilliwack, B.C., defeated a challenge from a Vancouver teacher running on a campaign to divest the teacher union's pension fund from fossil fuels.
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Hate crimes team joins investigation into attack on international student at Kelowna bus stop

Hate crimes team joins investigation into attack on international student at Kelowna bus stop

21-year-old Gagandeep Singh was viciously swarmed, suffering extensive non life-threatening injuries.
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Be prepared for disaster: What goes into an emergency kit?

Be prepared for disaster: What goes into an emergency kit?

The majority of residents aren't ready for a major earthquake, flood or fire, but there is help available
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Fish farmers launch legal challenge of fish farm closures

Fish farmers launch legal challenge of fish farm closures

Salmon farmers and First Nations file for judicial review of Discovery Islands decision
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Public Guardian brings Vancouver actor into West Kelowna lawsuit; actor denies responsibility

Public Guardian brings Vancouver actor into West Kelowna lawsuit; actor denies responsibility

A lawsuit from a West Kelowna woman targeting the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC has blossomed into a complex case involving six parties.
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Hate crimes unit joins probe of international student's assault in Kelowna, B.C.

Hate crimes unit joins probe of international student's assault in Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA, B.C. — RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say it's members are consulting with its hate crimes team to ensure that if there are any elements of hate that they are property identified in the attack on an international student in the city.
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B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia pharmacist has been disciplined for claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and falsifying provincial health records to hide his unvaccinated status.
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B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

The pharmacist has been disciplined for claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and falsifying provincial health records to hide his unvaccinated status.
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Chemainus man not criminally responsible for fatal 2016 stabbing

Chemainus man not criminally responsible for fatal 2016 stabbing

Colin John pleaded guilty in November 2021 to the second-degree murder of Derek Descoteau and the aggravated assault of Janelle Guyatt.
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Alfred the Flowerman, a local Victoria legend, dies at 77

Alfred the Flowerman, a local Victoria legend, dies at 77

Always wearing a tuxedo, Alfred Sillem would travel from place to place and offer his wares to whomever wanted a little something to brighten the evening.
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