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Politicians condemn violence at Coastal GasLink construction site in northern B.C.

Politicians condemn violence at Coastal GasLink construction site in northern B.C.

HOUSTON, B.C. — Politicians are denouncing what police have called a violent confrontation in separate attacks against officers and employees at a construction site for a natural gas pipeline being built across northern British Columbia.
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BREAKING: Axe-wielding mob attacks LNG pipeline workers in northern B.C.

BREAKING: Axe-wielding mob attacks LNG pipeline workers in northern B.C.

“This was a calculated and organized violent attack that left its victims shaken and a multimillion-dollar path of destruction,” RCMP says
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Former clerk took 57 trips over 8 years; some expenses not scrutinized, court hears

Former clerk took 57 trips over 8 years; some expenses not scrutinized, court hears

Ex-clerk was in charge of person overseeing his own expenses, court hears
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Several powdered infant formulas recalled due to salmonella contamination

Several powdered infant formulas recalled due to salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says several Abbot brand powdered infant formula products sold across the country are being recalled because of possible microbial contamination.
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Intimidation of health worker prompts Island Health to use unmarked cars

Intimidation of health worker prompts Island Health to use unmarked cars

Premier says mistreating health workers "just not acceptable"; care provider in marked vehicle was verbally accosted last Saturday during anti-vaccine-mandate demonstration in Victoria
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RCMP say Coastal GasLink site in northern B.C. 'attacked,' causing significant damage

RCMP say Coastal GasLink site in northern B.C. 'attacked,' causing significant damage

HOUSTON, B.C. — Mounties in northern British Columbia are investigating what they say was a violent confrontation between a group of about 20 people and Coastal GasLink employees at a worksite for the natural gas pipeline.
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No jail time for man who threw sucker punch at Burnaby bus loop

No jail time for man who threw sucker punch at Burnaby bus loop

The altercation happened on Aug. 31, 2021 at the Lougheed Mall bus loop.
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B.C. health authority issues urgent drug alert to prevent overdose

B.C. health authority issues urgent drug alert to prevent overdose

KELOWNA, B.C. — An urgent drug alert has been issued for the Interior Health region of British Columbia after extreme levels of fentanyl and a benzodiazepine were found in drug samples tested throughout the area.
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B.C. eases work-from-home rules as COVID-19 hospitalizations drop

B.C. eases work-from-home rules as COVID-19 hospitalizations drop

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor has updated her public health orders as more employees return to their workplaces with COVID-19 infections dropping. The Health Ministry says provincial health officer Dr.
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'As normal as possible': Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on lifting B.C. school restrictions

'As normal as possible': Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on lifting B.C. school restrictions

High school graduation ceremonies on the radar as health, education officials work to return to 'more normal' by the end of the 2021/22 school year
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