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Avalanche Canada changes forecasting system and website to match worldwide standard

Avalanche Canada changes forecasting system and website to match worldwide standard

Avalanche Canada is making significant changes to its avalanche forecasting system as we head into the busy winter recreation season. The new flexible forecast system means there will no longer be fixed forecast regions or region names.
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Human-rights commissioner calls for halt to school-liaison officers

Human-rights commissioner calls for halt to school-liaison officers

Kasari Govender says concerns about the presence of police officers in schools have been raised by marginalized students, their families and their communities
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Watch: Decaying whales are 'islands of food' for aquatic organisms

Watch: Decaying whales are 'islands of food' for aquatic organisms

"There are whole food webs that have evolved around these whale carcasses in deep water."
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Funding announced for new medical school at SFU Surrey campus

Funding announced for new medical school at SFU Surrey campus

Interim dean hired for new school, which is expected to start admitting students in 2026
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Bodies recovered from last week's float plane crash north of Port Hardy

Bodies recovered from last week's float plane crash north of Port Hardy

RCMP spokesman Cpl. Alex Berube said divers worked through challenging weather conditions to find the bodies of the pilot and two passengers.
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New B.C. medical school at Simon Fraser to train next generation of doctors: premier

New B.C. medical school at Simon Fraser to train next generation of doctors: premier

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia is getting a new medical school, but it will be the end of the decade before any new doctors graduate from the university, says Premier David Eby.
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Investigate Indigenous man's death in B.C. prison as hate crime, says advocate

Investigate Indigenous man's death in B.C. prison as hate crime, says advocate

Prisoner and Indigenous rights advocates allege that Kendal Campeau was abused by guards in prison before his death.
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Cold air pushes into southern B.C., bringing wind, snow and arctic chill

Cold air pushes into southern B.C., bringing wind, snow and arctic chill

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has updated special weather statements, warning of strong winds, sub-zero temperatures and snow for south coastal B.C. and much of Vancouver Island.
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B.C. man with 115 convictions sentenced for hotel BB gun incident

B.C. man with 115 convictions sentenced for hotel BB gun incident

Michael Landry has an extensive record, with 115 convictions in B.C. and Ontario.
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Mounties lay first-degree murder charge in B.C. cold case

Mounties lay first-degree murder charge in B.C. cold case

Chilliwack man Kyle Cromarty died from gunshot wounds on Oct. 4, 2018; charged with his murder is Alberta resident Harry Christensen.
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