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CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board

CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says a mistake by a Canadian Pacific Railway supervisor set off a crash between a freight train and a railway work vehicle in Cache Creek, B.C.
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Rustad says Conservatives plan to scrap PST on used vehicles

Rustad says Conservatives plan to scrap PST on used vehicles

Party leader also promises to raise threshold of vehicle luxury tax to lessen burden on BC motorists
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Trial begins for man accused of driving at pro-Palestine protester

Trial begins for man accused of driving at pro-Palestine protester

Christopher Sura Johnson pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving and assault with a weapon in connection with a Dec. 3, 2023, altercation at the B.C. legislature that was caught on video and shared on social media
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Union wants probe of Conservative candidate's use of 'doctor,' MD titles

Union wants probe of Conservative candidate's use of 'doctor,' MD titles

Langley-Willowbrook candidate Jody Toor's use of a protected title in B.C. misleads the public and may place British Columbians at risk, the Hospital Employees' Union says.
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Man with prior assault convictions charged in Vancouver tourist beating

Man with prior assault convictions charged in Vancouver tourist beating

VANCOUVER — Police say a man has been charged with aggravated assault and remains in custody after an unprovoked attack on a woman who was visiting Vancouver.
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Novice driver nabbed for excessive speed in Oak Bay

Novice driver nabbed for excessive speed in Oak Bay

The 18-year-old was clocked going 116 kilometres an hour in a 50 zone.
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Vancouver SRO owner decries vacancy control, despite legal victory

Vancouver SRO owner decries vacancy control, despite legal victory

Peter Thanas won court battle against City of Vancouver, only to have provincial government impose new law
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Eby, Rustad hold campaign events on Vancouver Island on final day of advanced voting

Eby, Rustad hold campaign events on Vancouver Island on final day of advanced voting

Leaders of the B.C. NDP and the B.C. Conservatives will be on Vancouver Island today for campaign events on the last day of advanced voting before British Columbia's provincial election on Saturday.
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B.C. person faces third long-term supervision breach charge, changes name

B.C. person faces third long-term supervision breach charge, changes name

Jayden Patel now faces three charges of violating a long-term supervision order after a new June allegation.
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Eighty-three-year old marathoner finds 'fountain of youth' in distance running

Eighty-three-year old marathoner finds 'fountain of youth' in distance running

Thousands of people — from elite record holders to weekend warriors — took part in Sunday’s Royal Victoria Marathon races.
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