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'Disturbing' rise in violence against first responders sparks proposed legislation

'Disturbing' rise in violence against first responders sparks proposed legislation

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian pushes for tougher laws to protect firefighters and first responders
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B.C. health registry expansion aims to connect patients with family doctors: minister

B.C. health registry expansion aims to connect patients with family doctors: minister

The health minister said he's not making promises about the number of people who will find doctors, but progress will be measured.
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B.C. officials warn of lightning-caused wildfires expected this week

B.C. officials warn of lightning-caused wildfires expected this week

British Columbia wildfire officials have warned of an uptick in lightning-caused wildfires later this week, heading into the hottest, driest stretch of the summer.
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Merritt city councillor dies in crash on Highway 5 near Valemount

Merritt city councillor dies in crash on Highway 5 near Valemount

"She was vibrant, curious, and had a passion for people that was contagious."
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Another economic forecast suggests deeper contraction for B.C.

Another economic forecast suggests deeper contraction for B.C.

Deloitte economic forecast notes consumer spending outstripping household income.
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Two dead as motorcycle and SUV collide between Lytton and Spences Bridge, B.C.

Two dead as motorcycle and SUV collide between Lytton and Spences Bridge, B.C.

LILLOOET, B.C. — Two people have died in a collision between a motorcycle and an SUV northeast of Lytton, British Columbia. A statement from RCMP says the crash happened just after 6 p.m. Monday on Highway 1 between Lytton and Spences Bridge.
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Calgary man pleads guilty to killing ex-girlfriend in her bed in Bowser

Calgary man pleads guilty to killing ex-girlfriend in her bed in Bowser

Luciano Emilio Mariani, 45, killed Caroline Jennifer Bernard on Aug. 31, 2021, with a baseball bat while she lay in her bed
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Vancouver Downtown Community Court judge retires

Vancouver Downtown Community Court judge retires

Judge James Bahen worked in the legal profession for 38 years.
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Man could be charged for being too drunk in canoe on B.C. lake

Man could be charged for being too drunk in canoe on B.C. lake

The man has a September court date.
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Ambulance carrying patients crashes off B.C. highway after driver falls asleep

Ambulance carrying patients crashes off B.C. highway after driver falls asleep

BC Emergency Health Services says an internal investigation is underway.
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