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Metro Vancouver Transit Police files hacked in raid linked to Russian extortion gang

Metro Vancouver Transit Police files hacked in raid linked to Russian extortion gang

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Metro Vancouver Transit Police say the agency was targeted by hackers who accessed almost 200 of its files as part of a global wave of attacks that U.S. officials have blamed on a Russian cyber-extortion gang.
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DNA evidence takes centre stage at Burnaby murder trial

DNA evidence takes centre stage at Burnaby murder trial

Thirteen exhibits from the body of a slain 13-year-old were examined by the RCMP's national forensic lab in Surrey, jury hears.
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New Nanaimo hospital ICU to take patients soon, replacing one of Canada's worst units

New Nanaimo hospital ICU to take patients soon, replacing one of Canada's worst units

NANAIMO, B.C. — A new intensive care unit in Nanaimo, B.C., will start taking patients later this month, replacing an aging unit once called one of the worst ICUs in Canada.
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Fentanyl detected in 9 of 10 illicit drug toxicity deaths, B.C. coroner says

Fentanyl detected in 9 of 10 illicit drug toxicity deaths, B.C. coroner says

176 lives were lost to the toxic drug supply in May.
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B.C. minister says Surrey 'playing games' with staff police report

B.C. minister says Surrey 'playing games' with staff police report

After Surrey council went against the province's 'strong recommendation' to keep the municipal police transition going, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has put an ultimatum on the city to produce a staff report for review.
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'I don't know how I would have coped without it': Seth Rogen's mom on a key part of raising kids in Vancouver

'I don't know how I would have coped without it': Seth Rogen's mom on a key part of raising kids in Vancouver

The actor's mother shares some special childhood memories - and shouts out a crucial place that helped her care for her kids
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Put-up or shut-up time in contract negotiations along B.C.’s waterfront

Put-up or shut-up time in contract negotiations along B.C.’s waterfront

Dockworkers’ union will be clear to issue 72-hour strike notice this week
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Temple leader who supported separate Sikh state is shot dead in Surrey, B.C.

Temple leader who supported separate Sikh state is shot dead in Surrey, B.C.

The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Possible snowfall expected on B.C. Interior highways: Environment Canada

Possible snowfall expected on B.C. Interior highways: Environment Canada

KELOWNA, B.C. — After a month of above-normal temperatures across British Columbia, Environment Canada is warning about possible snowfall on the province's southwest Interior highways.
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Victoria sailor clocks fastest solo time in history of Race to Alaska

Victoria sailor clocks fastest solo time in history of Race to Alaska

Eric Pesty brought his multihull sailing ship, the Pestou, into Ketchikan Harbour on Friday morning.
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