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Second World War-era movie being shot this week near Prince George

Second World War-era movie being shot this week near Prince George

Breakthrough explores unlikely bond between soldiers on opposite sides during Battle of the Bulge
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Sayward calling on province to help settle council differences

Sayward calling on province to help settle council differences

In extraordinary circumstances, the Municipal Affairs Ministry can appoint a temporary advisor to help improve communications, clarify roles and facilitate decision-making
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Police board agrees to external probe of VicPD procedures for officers under investigation

Police board agrees to external probe of VicPD procedures for officers under investigation

An independent investigator will look into how Victoria police handle officers accused of serious breaches and corruption.
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Robots and drones to work in Kelowna, B.C., orchards in 'precision farming' project

Robots and drones to work in Kelowna, B.C., orchards in 'precision farming' project

KELOWNA, B.C. — Drones and robots will be put to work in the orchards of Kelowna this spring as part of a pilot project to promote what the equipment maker calls "precision farming." The city is collaborating with B.C.
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Port Moody, B.C., police get digital crisis tool for mental health, addiction calls

Port Moody, B.C., police get digital crisis tool for mental health, addiction calls

PORT MOODY, B.C. — Police officers in Port Moody, B.C.
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BC Utilities Commission accepts BC Hydro’s updated power plan

BC Utilities Commission accepts BC Hydro’s updated power plan

BC Hydro gets green light to issue new power call for more clean electricity.
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Discount-price condos were to be sold only to first-time buyers; 13 sued for buying when they didn't qualify

Discount-price condos were to be sold only to first-time buyers; 13 sued for buying when they didn't qualify

Civil suits filed by B.C. Housing allege 13 of the units at Vivid at the Yates on Johnson Street went to people who already owned property, or who rented out their units instead of living in them.
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Child hospitalized after ingesting poisonous hemlock at Langford school

Child hospitalized after ingesting poisonous hemlock at Langford school

The child found the hemlock in a dormant garden at Crystal View Elementary and thought it was an edible plant, says the school district
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B.C. ombudsperson calls rules that allow private roads to be made public 'unjust'

B.C. ombudsperson calls rules that allow private roads to be made public 'unjust'

Jay Chalke says it's "unjust" that the Transportation Act allows some roads on private property to be automatically considered public if government money is spent on maintenance — even if the property owner doesn't know or consent.
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CVRD backs down from 19 per cent tax increase after protest

CVRD backs down from 19 per cent tax increase after protest

The board voted to reduce the projected increase to 16 per cent by cutting the amount of money allocated for park acquisition
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