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CFIA confirms new H5N1 avian flu cases in small flocks in Kelowna, Richmond, B.C.

VICTORIA — Avian flu has been found in British Columbia's Lower Mainland for the first time since the infection began spreading across the continent this spring.
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'Highly pathogenic' bird flu detected in Richmond

'Highly pathogenic' bird flu detected in Richmond

The small poultry flock infected with H5N1 has been placed into quarantine and producers within a 12-kilometre radius have been alerted
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B.C. Opposition leader Kevin Falcon to target NDP on crime, health, affordability

B.C. Opposition leader Kevin Falcon to target NDP on crime, health, affordability

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition Liberal leader says he'll target the New Democrat government on crime, affordability and health care when he takes his seat in the legislature later this month.
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RCMP seek more information after B.C. piano teacher charged with sex assault of child

RCMP seek more information after B.C. piano teacher charged with sex assault of child

KELOWNA, B.C. — Mounties say a piano teacher in Kelowna, B.C., has been charged with sexual crimes against a child and there could be more victims or people who can help their investigation.
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Photos: Rare-ish sighting of a sea otter in Squamish

Photos: Rare-ish sighting of a sea otter in Squamish

Male spotted in Howe Sound likely travelled from its Vancouver Island home base, says researcher.
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The Squamish version of the celebrity stranded English Bay barge sits forgotten for months

The Squamish version of the celebrity stranded English Bay barge sits forgotten for months

Coast Guard is investigating the abandoned vessel at Watts Point.
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Pet emu Big Bird dies after 'brutal' dog attack in Halfmoon Bay

Pet emu Big Bird dies after 'brutal' dog attack in Halfmoon Bay

After losing their beloved family pet, the Dickesons want the owners of the two huskies to take responsibility as bylaw investigates.
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Missing person found

Missing person found

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Is the B.C. Interior facing another brutal wildfire season?

Is the B.C. Interior facing another brutal wildfire season?

"We don't go into the season blind, we watch for trends."
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Luxury B.C. building strata right in unplugging EV charger, tribunal rules

Luxury B.C. building strata right in unplugging EV charger, tribunal rules

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal says a strata acted "reasonably" in turning off the power to a man's EV charger.
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