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Backcountry users encouraged to check safety gear after avalanche transceiver recalls

Backcountry users encouraged to check safety gear after avalanche transceiver recalls

Black Diamond issued a voluntary recall for PIEPS and Black Diamond branded beacons on July 28, following BCA's voluntary recall of its Tracker4 transceivers in June.
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shíshálh Nation and B.C. negotiating dock management

shíshálh Nation and B.C. negotiating dock management

The agreement will affect dock tenures in shíshálh swiya (territory) and will implement the Pender Harbour Dock Management Plan  
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Kamloops man tapped to be new president of BCLC

Kamloops man tapped to be new president of BCLC

Pat Davis will be taking over from Lynda Cavanaugh, who has been BCLC’s Interim president since January of 2021.
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China’s top west coast diplomat announces departure from Vancouver consulate

China’s top west coast diplomat announces departure from Vancouver consulate

The most-visible foreign diplomat in B.C. has left her post after almost five years.
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Woman and her dogs followed by cougar in Thetis Lake park

Woman and her dogs followed by cougar in Thetis Lake park

The walker called West Shore RCMP to tell them "a cougar popped out along the trail and followed her."
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Grants help improve access to fresh food for two northern B.C. First Nations

Grants help improve access to fresh food for two northern B.C. First Nations

Two northern B.C. Nations will each receive $51,000 for food security projects
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Sockeye salmon returns look promising

Sockeye salmon returns look promising

Commercial opening for Fraser River sockeye would be first in three years
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Supporters of Vernon man convicted of murder launch site to win his freedom

Supporters of Vernon man convicted of murder launch site to win his freedom

Supporters of a former Vernon man sentenced to life in jail for killing a Kelowna sex trade worker in 1998 have launched a website in an effort to win his freedom.
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Nearly 50 times less forest has burned this fire season when compared to last year

Nearly 50 times less forest has burned this fire season when compared to last year

The Kamloops Fire Centre lists just four wildfires of note across the region so far this season. The Nohomin Creek Wildfire was discovered on July 14, about two kilometres northwest of Lytton.
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Snowbirds show cancelled after crash

Snowbirds show cancelled after crash

While there won’t be an air show, the Snowbirds will still participate in the Penticton Peach Festival this week
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