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Atmospheric river brings heavy rains, localized flooding on B.C. election day

Atmospheric river brings heavy rains, localized flooding on B.C. election day

An atmospheric river has drenched coastal British Columbia, triggering localized flooding Saturday as voters headed to the polls for the provincial election.
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Port Alberni house fire sends one person to hospital

Port Alberni house fire sends one person to hospital

Two people managed to get out of the 7th Avenue home before fire crews responded about 6:40 p.m. Friday
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Teachers' association wanted 'safe space' for all-candidates meeting so it banned filming

Teachers' association wanted 'safe space' for all-candidates meeting so it banned filming

BC Conservative Party candidate in Victoria is puzzled why video recordings of candidates discussing public policy platforms were barred by a teachers' union organizing the debate.
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Man accused of assault with car near legislature protest lacked intent: defence

Man accused of assault with car near legislature protest lacked intent: defence

Christopher Sura Johnson, who is on trial for assault with a weapon and dangerous driving in connection with the Dec. 3 incident, made a momentary lapse in judgement, his lawyer says
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Teresa Wat's China record invites scrutiny of BC Conservative policies

Teresa Wat's China record invites scrutiny of BC Conservative policies

BC Conservative Party candidate Teresa Wat is a former international trade minister who forged connections with the Chinese government culminating in a rare Belt and Road Initiative agreement among Western jurisdictions; so how would the BC Conservatives orient trade policy with Wat?
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Oakes says province needs to change payment model to keep doctors working in northern BC

Oakes says province needs to change payment model to keep doctors working in northern BC

Family doctors being tasked with additional shifts in hospital, acute and primary care clinic to make up for shortages
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Atmospheric river hits B.C. coast, bringing rain, wind and flood risks

Atmospheric river hits B.C. coast, bringing rain, wind and flood risks

VANCOUVER — An atmospheric river weather system has hit much of coastal British Columbia, bringing heavy rain, high winds and the risk of flooding.
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'I was unhinged': Man accused of driving at protester says he was angry but not trying to hit anyone

'I was unhinged': Man accused of driving at protester says he was angry but not trying to hit anyone

Christopher Sura Johnson, 40, took the stand Thursday to tell the court what led to the Dec. 3, 2023, incident, which was captured on video and shared on social media
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B.C. south and central coast under flood watch as atmospheric river approaches

B.C. south and central coast under flood watch as atmospheric river approaches

VANCOUVER — Forecasters have elevated their warnings about an atmospheric river system that is expected to hit coastal British Columbia on Friday, bringing potential flooding, heavy rain and high winds. B.C.
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Three teenage girls charged in violent B.C. transit attacks

Three teenage girls charged in violent B.C. transit attacks

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Three teenage girls have been charged with assault after two separate violent attacks took place on Metro Vancouver's transit system.
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