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Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon sets sights on 2024 in party convention address

Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon sets sights on 2024 in party convention address

PENTICTON, B.C. — Newly minted British Columbia Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon is already looking ahead to the next election, promising to address issues he says John Horgan's NDP government has failed to tackle.
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Central Kootenay region in B.C. issues evacuation alert for community of Six Mile

Central Kootenay region in B.C. issues evacuation alert for community of Six Mile

VANCOUVER — The Regional District of Central Kootenay's Emergency Operations Centre has issued an evacuation alert for the community of Six Mile.
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Time Traveller: 19 die in 1958 Second Narrows Bridge collapse and ensuing rescue

Time Traveller: 19 die in 1958 Second Narrows Bridge collapse and ensuing rescue

The bridge was renamed Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing in 1994, to honour all who lost their lives during its construction.
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B.C.'s North Thompson River on flood watch, Fraser River advisory continues

B.C.'s North Thompson River on flood watch, Fraser River advisory continues

VICTORIA — The B.C. River Forecast Centre has upgraded its ranking to a flood watch for the North Thompson River, including tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater.
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BC Liberals vote to begin name change consultations at Penticton convention

BC Liberals vote to begin name change consultations at Penticton convention

PENTICTON, B.C. — British Columbia's Liberal party says its delegates have voted to begin a process to potentially change the party name.
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One dead, two injured after explosion, fire in downtown Vancouver hotel: officials

One dead, two injured after explosion, fire in downtown Vancouver hotel: officials

VANCOUVER — City officials say one person is dead and two others are injured following a fire in Vancouver's downtown eastside Saturday morning.
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Doctor shortage a barrier to lung cancer screening

Doctor shortage a barrier to lung cancer screening

It has been 11 years since Vandi Hill smoked a cigarette, but the Esquimalt woman is the perfect candidate for B.C.’s new lung cancer screening program — if she can get a doctor to agree to analyze the results.
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Hotels demand changes to short-term rental system

Hotels demand changes to short-term rental system

The B.C. Hotel Association wants the short-term rental system reworked to limit the units to home-sharing only. This would allow a homeowner with a spare bedroom to make some extra money through a short-term rental unit.
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The Offspring, Mother Mother headline wild lineup at Ambleside Music Festival

The Offspring, Mother Mother headline wild lineup at Ambleside Music Festival

Aug. 12-14, a fun mix of local and international bands hit the stage in Ambleside Park. Tickets are on sale now 🎸
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Former judge's report into B.C. money laundering to be released Wednesday

Former judge's report into B.C. money laundering to be released Wednesday

VICTORIA — The final report and recommendations of British Columbia's public inquiry into money laundering are scheduled to be released Wednesday. The B.C.
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