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RCMP unable to determine cause of 2021 Lytton wildfire

RCMP unable to determine cause of 2021 Lytton wildfire

Temperatures exceeded 48 C at the time of the fire with wind speeds between 22 and 25 km/h.
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B.C. family doctors call for sick days, pensions ahead of October election

B.C. family doctors call for sick days, pensions ahead of October election

The BC College of Family Physicians and BC Family Doctors published a series of requests for whichever party forms the next government after the Oct. 19 provincial election, including a call for access to basic employment standards and benefits like other health-care workers.
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City of Powell River crew removes tree from Willingdon Beach

City of Powell River crew removes tree from Willingdon Beach

Removal made in the interest of public safety
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Critic condemns B.C. for lack of involuntary care units

Critic condemns B.C. for lack of involuntary care units

Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions says 'low secure units' under active consideration.
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Should I feed my cut flowers with flower food?

Should I feed my cut flowers with flower food?

Ask an Expert: Nicole Quigley
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Warrant issued for alleged B.C. arsonist inadvertently released from jail

Warrant issued for alleged B.C. arsonist inadvertently released from jail

A 33-year-old man is charged with arson damaging property and mischief.
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Opinion: Climate change is rapidly reshaping B.C.’s economy, a fact no party can ignore

Opinion: Climate change is rapidly reshaping B.C.’s economy, a fact no party can ignore

Wine, forestry and tourism are feeling the heat
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B.C. Ferries looking to use third party for its whistleblower system

B.C. Ferries looking to use third party for its whistleblower system

The company has issued a request for information, with Sept. 23 set as the deadline for submissions.
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Canadian Swifties launch food bank fundraiser ahead of Toronto, Vancouver Eras Tour shows

Canadian Swifties launch food bank fundraiser ahead of Toronto, Vancouver Eras Tour shows

The group wants Canadians to "give fearlessly" and "Tay It Forward" to raise $1.3 million.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP invokes American culture wars to stir abortion debate

Rob Shaw: BC NDP invokes American culture wars to stir abortion debate

Eby’s effort to draw parallels between Trump, Rustad may not work
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