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B.C. man on the run from kidnap sentence found by police working different case

B.C. man on the run from kidnap sentence found by police working different case

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Coquitlam RCMP say a British Columbia man who was on the run, allegedly trying to evade sentencing for a separate crime, is now back in custody.
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B.C. adds $2 million to enhance suicide prevention, patient care

B.C. adds $2 million to enhance suicide prevention, patient care

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of mental health and addictions has announced $2 million in funding to support enhanced care for people at risk of suicide.
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'Our education is obsolete': Lab assistant rattled as IH drops post-secondary requirement for similar role

'Our education is obsolete': Lab assistant rattled as IH drops post-secondary requirement for similar role

Recent Interior Health job postings for a “lab phlebotomist” position require just a Grade 10 education and a year of relevant experience.
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New interactive online map shows if you're in a tsunami hazard zone; some spots are inland

New interactive online map shows if you're in a tsunami hazard zone; some spots are inland

You might think you’re safe being further inland, but it’s all in the lay of the land. Interactive map at PrepareYourself.ca
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B.C. report on prolific offenders says hardline enforcement is not the answer

B.C. report on prolific offenders says hardline enforcement is not the answer

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is moving to immediately implement some of the recommendations of a report on repeat offenders and random crime, whose authors describe a phenomenon causing “incredible distress” in many communities.
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'Lightly felt' earthquake with 3.4 magnitude is recorded near Prince George, B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A minor earthquake has shaken Prince George, B.C., but authorities say no damage has been reported and none is expected.
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Recommendations from B.C.'s prolific offender report released

Recommendations from B.C.'s prolific offender report released

The B.C. Government's has released recommendations and an executive summary from a new report into prolific offending in the province.
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Will B.C.’s animation sector ‘settle back’ or surge?

Will B.C.’s animation sector ‘settle back’ or surge?

Uncertainty over future spending increases as Hollywood giants cut back
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Police say man found dead in running vehicle in Surrey, B.C., was fatally shot

Police say man found dead in running vehicle in Surrey, B.C., was fatally shot

SURREY, B.C. — An Alberta man has been identified as the victim of the latest fatal shooting in Surrey, B.C.
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Program supporting expanding high-speed internet services to under-served rural, Indigenous communities open for applications

Program supporting expanding high-speed internet services to under-served rural, Indigenous communities open for applications

Eligible applicants can apply for funding that supports expanding broadband to areas.
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