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Why did Queen Elizabeth II drop the puck at a Canucks game?

Why did Queen Elizabeth II drop the puck at a Canucks game?

The Queen dropped the puck for a ceremonial faceoff in 2002 between Markus Naslund and Mike Ricci, who took the place of the absent Owen Nolan.
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When Queen Elizabeth II came to Dawson Creek

When Queen Elizabeth II came to Dawson Creek

1971.
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Vancouver fire that destroyed Downtown Eastside street church in July now ruled arson

VANCOUVER — A fire that destroyed a street church on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and displaced dozens of residents from a neighbouring low-income hotel is now being investigated as an arson.
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B.C. premier announces financial aid for cost-of-living increases

B.C. premier announces financial aid for cost-of-living increases

Rent increases capped at two per cent for 2023; temporary boost for B.C. Family Benefit and Climate Action Tax Credit for some households.
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B.C. offers buffer against inflation with rent cap, increased benefits

B.C. offers buffer against inflation with rent cap, increased benefits

LANGFORD, B.C.
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VIFF to open with 'Bones of Crows,' close with 'Broker,' adds emerging director prize

VIFF to open with 'Bones of Crows,' close with 'Broker,' adds emerging director prize

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver International Film Festival will open with the Indigenous drama "Bones of Crows," and has added an international film prize for emerging directors.
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Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Victoria

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Victoria

Brandon White, 39, is serving a federal sentence of more than three years for robbery, arson, breaking-and-entering and being disguised with intent.
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BCGEU strikes deal with government for inflation-adjusted wages

BCGEU strikes deal with government for inflation-adjusted wages

After a two-week strike, 33,000 government workers from B.C.'s largest union will see possible raises in the range of 2% to 6.75% annually over the next three years.
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Wildfire danger still high in Kamloops Fire Centre

Wildfire danger still high in Kamloops Fire Centre

The BC Wildfire Service is asking British Columbians to remain vigilant.
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New '24-hour' school speed zone sign creates confusion in B.C. community

New '24-hour' school speed zone sign creates confusion in B.C. community

"I've never heard of this," wrote one woman.
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