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Disaster Financial Assistance offered to more people affected by spring flooding

Disaster Financial Assistance offered to more people affected by spring flooding

Financial assistance is provided for each accepted claim at 80% of the amount of total eligible damage that exceeds $1,000, to a maximum payment of $400,000.
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Cut down trees to better manage wildfires, says retired forester

Cut down trees to better manage wildfires, says retired forester

If B.C. doesn’t manage its forests, Mother Nature will do it for us – whether we like it or not. That’s what Murray Wilson said Thursday at the Okanagan Science Centre's final 'Meet and Geek' of the season.
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Feud between Vancouver bottlepickers led to weapons charge

Feud between Vancouver bottlepickers led to weapons charge

While the assault charged was stayed, the man was told to stay away from the still-fearful alleged victim.
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Monkeypox vaccine appointments available on Vancouver Island

Monkeypox vaccine appointments available on Vancouver Island

Anyone who received a first dose of IMVAMUNE (Mpox) vaccine at least 28 days ago is eligible for and encouraged to receive a second dose, says Island Health.
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'Someone is going to die,' Prince George nurses' union head warns

'Someone is going to die,' Prince George nurses' union head warns

"Kamloops has gotten help and Surrey has gotten help, from the government. Where the hell is our help?"
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Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

VANCOUVER — Job action has halted all classes at Capilano University in North Vancouver. A statement on the university's website says classes are suspended at its main campus and its Sechelt campus on the Sunshine Coast.
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Warmest May on record leaves strawberries ripe for the picking

Warmest May on record leaves strawberries ripe for the picking

Picking began a week ago on Greater Victoria farms, after a warm, dry May gave the berries a boost
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B.C. gymnasts booted out of Surrey Airbnb for complaining about filthy conditions

B.C. gymnasts booted out of Surrey Airbnb for complaining about filthy conditions

"But we got there, and the place was absolutely disgusting," said Sharon Ward.
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Man convicted in Vancouver, Richmond contraband tobacco case

Man convicted in Vancouver, Richmond contraband tobacco case

Investigators found almost 3.5 million cigarettes after executing search warrants. The federal tax duty payable on such an amount would be around $1.4 million, the court heard.
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Northwest B.C. has the highest food costs in the province

Northwest B.C. has the highest food costs in the province

A report produced by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control compared the cost of healthy food in 16 health service delivery areas in B.C.
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