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Man convicted over hit-and-run crash that injured two B.C. police dog handlers

Man convicted over hit-and-run crash that injured two B.C. police dog handlers

BURNABY, B.C. — Mounties say a 34-year-old man has been found guilty of four charges after a hit-and-run crash that injured two police dog service officers in 2019.
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B.C. funds plans for northern centre to provide health services for youth

B.C. funds plans for northern centre to provide health services for youth

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Long-awaited plans for a centre providing mental-health and addictions services for children and youth in northern British Columbia have received a boost from the provincial government.
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BC Ferries picks Netherlands-based company to build four more hybrid-electric ships

BC Ferries picks Netherlands-based company to build four more hybrid-electric ships

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries has awarded a contract to build four new hybrid-electric vessels to be ready to sail by 2027.
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Taiwan election result good news for the West, not so much for China

Taiwan election result good news for the West, not so much for China

When Lai Ching-te formally becomes president in May, he'll have to proceed with a "sense of humility," says one UBC professor.
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Okanagan girl recovering from dangerous strep infection behind her eye

Okanagan girl recovering from dangerous strep infection behind her eye

Brandie Narivonchik has organized a fundraiser for her neighbour Amanda Johnson, whose daughter Fayth had a scary ride through the hospital system.
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Man banned from Fort St. John after conviction for harassing ex

Man banned from Fort St. John after conviction for harassing ex

Several restrictions were imposed against 49-year old Dustan Olof Sweder for a break and enter charge, and a probation breach.  
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TikTok video tips help woman after falling through Okanagan Lake ice

TikTok video tips help woman after falling through Okanagan Lake ice

Sophie Ehiasson says her 18-year-old sister was walking their dog when the dog ran onto the ice and fell through.
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Kelowna approves sweeping restrictions on short-term rentals

Kelowna approves sweeping restrictions on short-term rentals

Kelowna city council voted 4-3, with two councillors having to sit out because they own and operate short-term rental properties
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New art exhibit installed at Powell River Public Library

New art exhibit installed at Powell River Public Library

Theo Angell's latest work now on display
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More discipline for Coquitlam teacher who brought snake to school

More discipline for Coquitlam teacher who brought snake to school

Middle school teacher Arthur Owen Sanderson was suspended for two days in December 2023 and is also ordered to take counselling sessions.
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