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Essential access only on some B.C. highways but major infrastructure to be rebuilt

Essential access only on some B.C. highways but major infrastructure to be rebuilt

VANCOUVER — Limited access is slowly being restored to some British Columbia highways, but a state of emergency declared after widespread flooding in the southern region means the province may impose an order to prevent passage except for essential t
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RCMP clear protesters off access road for B.C. pipeline worksite

RCMP clear protesters off access road for B.C. pipeline worksite

HOUSTON, B.C. — A British Columbia access road that had been blockaded by Indigenous protesters since Sunday has been cleared by the RCMP and can now be used to bring water and other supplies to more than 500 pipeline workers, Coastal GasLink says.
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General wishes rapid recovery for people injured in CFB Comox, B.C., gas explosion

General wishes rapid recovery for people injured in CFB Comox, B.C., gas explosion

COMOX, B.C. — A gas line exploded Thursday at a Canadian Forces base on Vancouver Island, injuring multiple people.
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B.C. sending helicopters to deliver water to flooded farms: agriculture minister

B.C. sending helicopters to deliver water to flooded farms: agriculture minister

Karl Meier has spent days battling to save his property and dairy cattle from flooding in British Columbia's Fraser Valley, but he says the biggest issue right now is with local law enforcement.
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The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia

The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia

The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia. (All times Eastern) --- 7:55 p.m. Mounties say the number of people believed to be missing after a mudslide on Highway 99 near Lillooet, B.C., has increased to four.
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No-win situation for Alberta premier at upcoming UCP meeting: political scientists

No-win situation for Alberta premier at upcoming UCP meeting: political scientists

CALGARY — Political scientists say Alberta Premier Jason Kenney faces a no-win situation at his party's annual meeting in Calgary this weekend over mounting questions about his leadership.
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Alberta coal policy panel accused of bias, U.S. influence in letters to ministers

Alberta coal policy panel accused of bias, U.S. influence in letters to ministers

A group of Albertans is attacking a panel charged with gathering public opinion on coal mining in the province, saying it's biased against industry and influenced by American environmentalists.
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O'Toole says 'stay tuned' on if all Tory MPs can enter House under vaccine mandate

O'Toole says 'stay tuned' on if all Tory MPs can enter House under vaccine mandate

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole emerged onto an Ottawa street Thursday after spending two days behind closed doors with his elected members, plotting out their priorities ahead of Parliament's return.
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Canadian Medical Association urges federal government to protect health-care workers

Canadian Medical Association urges federal government to protect health-care workers

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to fulfil its promise to support health-care employees amid continuing online harassment of physicians and other workers.
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Liberals set to bring in tougher version of bill to ban conversion therapy

Liberals set to bring in tougher version of bill to ban conversion therapy

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is set to introduce a tougher version of its earlier bill to ban conversion therapy, which failed to pass before Parliament was dissolved for the election.
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