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BC Tree Fruit growers force meeting over Lake Country plant closure

BC Tree Fruit growers force meeting over Lake Country plant closure

All BC Tree Fruit growers have been invited to a special general meeting set for Nov. 22.
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Testing underway at new radar weather tower serving B.C.'s southern interior

Testing underway at new radar weather tower serving B.C.'s southern interior

The completion of a new Environment Canada radar tower on Vernon's Silver Star mountain can’t come soon enough for B.C Interior residents who rely on the service.
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Province must do more on crime, mental health: Nanaimo mayor

Province must do more on crime, mental health: Nanaimo mayor

Addressing criminal behaviour that flows from drug addiction is a priority for many Nanaimo residents, re-elected Mayor Leonard Krog said in his inaugural address and swearing-in ceremony
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Nanaimo awarded 55-Plus B.C. Games for 2025

Nanaimo awarded 55-Plus B.C. Games for 2025

Nanaimo has been chosen to host the 55+ B.C. Games in 2025.
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Jury makes seven recommendations after man who stabbed officer shot 9 times by police

Jury makes seven recommendations after man who stabbed officer shot 9 times by police

BURNABY, B.C. — Better training for staff selling firearms and a better process for booking mental-health appointments are among the recommendations being made by a B.C. jury that examined a 2016 police shooting.
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Homicide team probes two suspicious deaths after bodies found in Chilliwack, B.C.

Homicide team probes two suspicious deaths after bodies found in Chilliwack, B.C.

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Homicide detectives are investigating the discovery of two bodies in a home in Chilliwack, B.C.
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Mountie pleads guilty to assault on student in Kelowna, B.C., during wellness check

Mountie pleads guilty to assault on student in Kelowna, B.C., during wellness check

KELOWNA, B.C. — A British Columbia woman who was assaulted by an RCMP officer during a wellness check says she's glad the officer has taken accountability for the damage she caused nearly three years ago. Kelowna RCMP officer Const.
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David Eby to be sworn in as B.C. premier at Vancouver Musqueam centre

David Eby to be sworn in as B.C. premier at Vancouver Musqueam centre

VICTORIA — David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia's new premier by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin in Vancouver next week, breaking with tradition. The Nov.
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Health Minister Duclos says kids' painkiller supplies increasing, but not fast enough

Health Minister Duclos says kids' painkiller supplies increasing, but not fast enough

VANCOUVER — Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says supplies of children's painkillers are increasing rapidly, but not quickly enough to meet an expected winter surge in demand.
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B.C. craft brewery supplier faces fraud allegations

B.C. craft brewery supplier faces fraud allegations

Hops grower Alexander William Bridges allegedly misappropriated about $500,000 of investors' money.
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