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UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

The Village of Valemount says it is grappling with economic crisis after welcoming thousands fleeing evacuees from the 2024 Jasper wildfires
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Driver out to test his engine nabbed going 218 km/h near Ladysmith

Driver out to test his engine nabbed going 218 km/h near Ladysmith

“We have heard the ‘engine test’ excuse many times,” says Cpl. Michael McLaughlin of the B.C. Highway Patrol. “Driving at the speed limit is enough of a test.”
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Community Resource Centre opening delay affects qathet users

Community Resource Centre opening delay affects qathet users

Individuals who visit regularly are 'feeling the absence' of services as renovations near completion at the new space in Crossroads Village
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Living Well: Bipolar disorders have varying levels of severity

Living Well: Bipolar disorders have varying levels of severity

Symptoms of BPD can include rapid mood swings, elevated happiness, racing thoughts, high energy, impulsivity and grandiosity, faulty judgement, distorted thinking and, at times, hallucinations and delusions
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‘Very odd behaviour’: Truck driver makes illegal, unsafe manoeuvre on B.C. bridge

‘Very odd behaviour’: Truck driver makes illegal, unsafe manoeuvre on B.C. bridge

According to the company, the driver "has fully acknowledged his mistake and expressed sincere regret over the incident."
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Teen, 17, dead after hiking mountain in Lions Bay

Teen, 17, dead after hiking mountain in Lions Bay

Two hikers were separated Sunday while hiking to Hat Mountain.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP goes from pipeline foes to TMX allies in Burrard Inlet

Rob Shaw: BC NDP goes from pipeline foes to TMX allies in Burrard Inlet

Provincial energy minister signals support for deepening waterway to maximize Trans Mountain capacity
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In memoriam: John (Ian) MacKenzie

In memoriam: John (Ian) MacKenzie

December 11, 1934 - April 8, 2025
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Les Leyne: U.S. threats prompt some B.C. energy anxiety

Les Leyne: U.S. threats prompt some B.C. energy anxiety

B.C. routinely relies on U.S. power on occasion, but President Trump proves daily you can’t depend on the U.S. for anything these days.
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qathet-based musician honours murder victims

qathet-based musician honours murder victims

Songs written for women killed by the same man in Duncan
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