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iPhone now believed to be culprit in B.C. false alarm of a person on fire

iPhone now believed to be culprit in B.C. false alarm of a person on fire

A recent incident involving Vernon Search and Rescue highlights how Apple's crash detection feature can unintentionally trigger emergency responses.
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BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty

BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty

Misinformation is the last thing that's needed in an emergency, says BCWS.
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B.C. court upholds $3.7M award for executive injured in taxi crash

B.C. court upholds $3.7M award for executive injured in taxi crash

CEO injured en route to YVR wins court battle over B.C. and Ontario benefits
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Adoptable pet of the month: Siren the gentle senior sidekick

Adoptable pet of the month: Siren the gentle senior sidekick

Eleven year old mountain dog waiting at qathet Community Animal Centre
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Liquor store continues to evolve per customers’ taste

Liquor store continues to evolve per customers’ taste

BC wines, local spirits and ice-cold cocktails keep people coming back to Duke's
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Rob Shaw: Buck-passing reaches new depths in BC Ferries debacle with China

Rob Shaw: Buck-passing reaches new depths in BC Ferries debacle with China

Cabinet ministers and CEOs turned a political reckoning into a masterclass in finger-pointing, double-speak and curated incompetence
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In memoriam: Linda Goldine Wegner

In memoriam: Linda Goldine Wegner

February 27, 1943 - June 5, 2025
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Hospitality industry pushes back on harsh fines for serving liquor to minors

Hospitality industry pushes back on harsh fines for serving liquor to minors

Pushback comes in part because inspectors have no leeway to provide warnings.
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Carney toured Canadian Navy facility as B.C. visit continued Monday

Carney toured Canadian Navy facility as B.C. visit continued Monday

NANOOSE BAY — Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his visit to British Columbia on Monday as he toured the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges facility on Vancouver Island.
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After unionized Canada Post workers reject 'final offers,' what happens next?

After unionized Canada Post workers reject 'final offers,' what happens next?

OTTAWA — Labour experts say another postal service strike is unlikely after unionized Canada Post workers rejected their employer's latest round of offers in a forced vote and the parties mull their next steps.
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