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Flood watches lifted in B.C., but Environment Canada forecasts more rain

Flood watches lifted in B.C., but Environment Canada forecasts more rain

VANCOUVER — No weather warnings were posted across British Columbia for the first time in weeks, and flood watches on the south coast have been lifted, but Environment Canada says more heavy rain is on the way.
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B.C. sets age limits to boost safety for young workers in hazardous jobs

B.C. sets age limits to boost safety for young workers in hazardous jobs

VICTORIA — Amendments to British Columbia's Employment Standards Regulation take effect on Jan. 1, as the province aims to increase safety for young workers.
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Minister of Transportation holds news conference on holiday weekend weather events, including deadly bus crash

Minister of Transportation holds news conference on holiday weekend weather events, including deadly bus crash

“Road conditions observed at the crash site immediately following the incident were within the specifications set by the ministry for winter road maintenance,” said Fleming.
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Top environment story of year: B.C. Interior recovers from flooding

Top environment story of year: B.C. Interior recovers from flooding

It was a long year of recovery for B.C.
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Three Inuit carvings stolen during Boxing Day break-in, gallery says

Three Inuit carvings stolen during Boxing Day break-in, gallery says

Someone broke into the gallery and stole sculptures worth more than $40,000, says gallery director Michael Warren, who believes the theft was targeted.
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B.C. Christmas Eve bus crash victim leaves behind young family in India: cousin

B.C. Christmas Eve bus crash victim leaves behind young family in India: cousin

KELOWNA, B.C. — Truck driver Kalwinder Singh says he knows the Okanagan Connector well, and regards the British Columbia highway as among the worst roads in North America. The Surrey, B.C.
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Rain, snow run-off raise flood concerns in parts of B.C., as king tide peaks

Rain, snow run-off raise flood concerns in parts of B.C., as king tide peaks

VANCOUVER — The peak of a so-called king tide has passed without major damage in Vancouver, as flood watches and high streamflow advisories remain posted across Vancouver Island and much of British Columbia's inner south coast.
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Travellers advised to stay off many major B.C. highways due to heavy snow and freezing rain

Travellers advised to stay off many major B.C. highways due to heavy snow and freezing rain

Travel is not recommended, unless essential.
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Immediate need for donors as national blood inventory depletes

Immediate need for donors as national blood inventory depletes

Winter weather causing supply of several blood types to remain far below optimal.
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Cannabis compassion club served with eviction notice from their downtown location

Cannabis compassion club served with eviction notice from their downtown location

Club says it didn’t receive enough notice and will defy order to leave Johnson Street location until new facility is ready.
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