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MP Dan Albas condemns race-based attack on international student in Kelowna

MP Dan Albas condemns race-based attack on international student in Kelowna

“This was a hate crime committed by cowards who should be punished severely.”
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Amazon layoffs raising spectre of added empty Vancouver sublease space

Amazon layoffs raising spectre of added empty Vancouver sublease space

Downtown Vancouver has a 30-year-high amount of empty sublease office space
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CUPE workers begin full-scale strike, halting bus service across B.C.'s Fraser Valley

CUPE workers begin full-scale strike, halting bus service across B.C.'s Fraser Valley

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Bus service across most of B.C.'s Fraser Valley, from Abbotsford to Hope, has been halted by a strike.
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Man suffers facial injuries in Nanaimo shooting; second shooting in a week

Man suffers facial injuries in Nanaimo shooting; second shooting in a week

The 39-year-old victim flagged down community safety officers for help.
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Restaurants worry about costs, unhappy patrons as Victoria considers rules to discourage single-use containers

Restaurants worry about costs, unhappy patrons as Victoria considers rules to discourage single-use containers

One City of Victoria proposal would require reusable dishware for dine-in meals.
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Prince George social worker wins B.C. award

Prince George social worker wins B.C. award

“Heather Lamb is an exceptional and compassionate social worker who has made significant contributions improving the lives of British Columbians."
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Sikh community call for hate crime charges after young man assaulted at bus stop late Friday night

Sikh community call for hate crime charges after young man assaulted at bus stop late Friday night

“It could happen to anybody here. If we are not safe here then what can we do for our safety?" said one student.
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Shooting in Nanaimo, B.C., sends man to hospital with facial injuries

Shooting in Nanaimo, B.C., sends man to hospital with facial injuries

NANAIMO, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia say one person is in hospital after a shooting in downtown Naniamo. The RCMP say the shooting was first reported by community safety officers who were flagged down by the victim at about 8 p.m. Saturday.
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B.C. officers use spike belt to arrest 'prolific offender' in alleged stolen vehicle

B.C. officers use spike belt to arrest 'prolific offender' in alleged stolen vehicle

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a "prolific offender" has been arrested after officers used a spike belt to prevent the suspect from fleeing in an allegedly stolen vehicle.
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IIO says Saanich police use of plastic projectiles and dog on man was 'close to the line'

IIO says Saanich police use of plastic projectiles and dog on man was 'close to the line'

The report by the Independent Investigations Office said the injured man — who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome — was never actively resistant to police but was “doggedly non-compliant.”
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