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B.C. ‘hubs’ in 12 cities to tackle repeat violent offenders

B.C. ‘hubs’ in 12 cities to tackle repeat violent offenders

Police, prosecutors and probation officers will work together to monitor cases involving prolific offenders from investigation through the court process to strict community supervision, says Premier David Eby
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'Fairly large earthquake' detected west of Vancouver Island

'Fairly large earthquake' detected west of Vancouver Island

The quake was too far offshore to be felt and was not the type of fault that typically generates tsunamis, says an expert
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Housing stock remains in short supply across province: BCREA

Housing stock remains in short supply across province: BCREA

Prices reached highest level since May 2022 amid supply crunch
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'Potentially devastating': Bird flu cases in mammals put scientists on alert

'Potentially devastating': Bird flu cases in mammals put scientists on alert

A rise in mammals infected with bird flu has put Canadian wildlife and public health experts on alert, as recent research by federal scientists warns of a "potentially devastating pandemic" if the virus tearing through poultry flocks eventually mutat
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Months of therapy ahead for young B.C. woman who contracted bacterial meningitis

Months of therapy ahead for young B.C. woman who contracted bacterial meningitis

The 26-year-old did not qualify for disability coverage with her employer and is not able to work. She will need months of expensive therapy.
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Seven years and 12,000 deaths later, Moms Stop The Harm tired of stigma and shame

Seven years and 12,000 deaths later, Moms Stop The Harm tired of stigma and shame

Stigma around drug use is still killing people.
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The Sea to Sky's tourism industry is becoming an even bigger supporter of outdoor recreation in the corridor

The Sea to Sky's tourism industry is becoming an even bigger supporter of outdoor recreation in the corridor

The Sea to Sky Gondola has joined forces with BC Parks Foundation to establish a Sea to Sky Legacy Fund
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Dog survives 150-mile journey over Alaskan sea ice to come home

Dog survives 150-mile journey over Alaskan sea ice to come home

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 1-year-old Australian shepherd took an epic trek across 150 miles (241 kilometers) of frozen Bering Sea ice that included being bitten by a seal or polar bear before he was safely returned to his home in Alaska.
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Mario Canseco: Canadians views on creationism in classrooms continue to evolve

Mario Canseco: Canadians views on creationism in classrooms continue to evolve

In 2018, almost half of Canadians (46 per cent) disagreed with the notion of schools teaching creationism
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Reality TV show highlights Vancouver Island's limited bus options

Reality TV show highlights Vancouver Island's limited bus options

Contestants in BBC’s Race Across the World tasked with travelling to Haida Gwaii without flying or renting a vehicle hit a wall when it comes to bus options on the Island
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