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Array of evidence links "sextortion" suspect to Amanda Todd, prosecutor tells jury

Array of evidence links "sextortion" suspect to Amanda Todd, prosecutor tells jury

Crown counsel sums up evidence in closing arguments of cyberbullying trial of extradited Dutch man
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B.C. releases details of monkeypox vaccine availability as outbreak spreads globally

B.C. releases details of monkeypox vaccine availability as outbreak spreads globally

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says monkeypox vaccine is being made available to eligible patients in most areas of the province. A statement from the Ministry of Health says cases of the virus are low in B.C.
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Witnessing Pope's apology a 'once-in-a-lifetime experience,' says Indigenous church deacon

Witnessing Pope's apology a 'once-in-a-lifetime experience,' says Indigenous church deacon

Reactions to apology mixed. Another Squamish Nation residential school survivor says words mean little without action.
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Lightning, continuing heat wave raise wildfire concerns as fire danger climbs in B.C.

Lightning, continuing heat wave raise wildfire concerns as fire danger climbs in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Lightning strikes have peppered British Columbia's southern Interior, raising wildfire concerns as yet another day of heat warnings blanket most of the province and the wildfire risk jumps to high or extreme.
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Review finds Canadian Soccer Association put young, vulnerable players at risk in 2008

Review finds Canadian Soccer Association put young, vulnerable players at risk in 2008

A scathing independent review of the Canadian Soccer Association found national women’s under-20 head coach Bob Birarda operated without oversight and had too much power.
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BC Wildfire Service analysts and forecasters key to predicting fire behaviour

BC Wildfire Service analysts and forecasters key to predicting fire behaviour

As of Thursday, there were 38 fires burning across the province in what has been a quieter than usual fire season, thanks to a wet spring.
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Dog ban at Pacific Rim beach paying off for birds, says Parks Canada

Dog ban at Pacific Rim beach paying off for birds, says Parks Canada

More birds at Combers Beach, survey finds
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Damaged Othello section of Coquihalla Highway getting permanent repairs

Damaged Othello section of Coquihalla Highway getting permanent repairs

Some delays on the Coquiihalla Highway are expected.
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Amanda Todd's tormenter knew online images were child porn, prosecutor says

Amanda Todd's tormenter knew online images were child porn, prosecutor says

"We know that the sextortionist was persistent, was targeting the same family members … creating fake accounts and making demands for shows," Crown counsel tells court.
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Old growth protest group says it spray-painted Vancouver landmarks

Old growth protest group says it spray-painted Vancouver landmarks

VANCOUVER — An activist group opposed to old growth logging in B.C. says it has been spray-painting Vancouver tourist attractions and landmarks as an act of civil disobedience.
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