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Status of Alaska Highway could change quickly due to wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C.

Status of Alaska Highway could change quickly due to wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C.

A stretch of the Alaska Highway west of Fort Nelson, B.C., reopened to single-lane alternating traffic later Tuesday, but British Columbia's driving information service says the status of the route could change quickly based on a nearby wildfire.
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Ontario murder suspects arrested in Delta

Ontario murder suspects arrested in Delta

Delta police assist Peel Regional Police with investigation
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B.C. opening 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver

B.C. opening 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver

The British Columbia government has created 18 new beds dedicated to long-term involuntary care at a Metro Vancouver mental health facility. The new beds at Alouette Homes in Maple Ridge, B.C.
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Southern B.C. free from wildfire smoke blanketing most of Canada

Southern B.C. free from wildfire smoke blanketing most of Canada

As much of Canada grapples with thick wildfire smoke and poor air quality, residents in southern British Columbia are enjoying a rare reprieve.
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Vancouverite takes jaw-dropping photo of northern lights behind Science World

Vancouverite takes jaw-dropping photo of northern lights behind Science World

He also captured the dancing lights from Spanish Banks.
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Two men arrested in B.C., charged with murder in Mississauga, Ont. shooting: police

Two men arrested in B.C., charged with murder in Mississauga, Ont. shooting: police

Peel Region police say two men were arrested in British Columbia and charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in Mississauga, Ont., last month. Police say 51-year-old Harjeet Dhadda of Brampton, Ont.
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Greater Victoria man loses bid to have guns seized seven years ago returned

Greater Victoria man loses bid to have guns seized seven years ago returned

Robin Morton Stanbridge’s five firearms were seized by West Shore RCMP based on public-safety concerns
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Blaze forces Alaska Highway closure as B.C. wildfire season ramps up

Blaze forces Alaska Highway closure as B.C. wildfire season ramps up

Fire season is ramping up in British Columbia as the province's wildfire service warns of hot, dry and windy conditions in the forecast.
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Vancouver mayor, city councillors to meet with federal officials in Ottawa

Vancouver mayor, city councillors to meet with federal officials in Ottawa

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says a planned trip to Ottawa this week to meet with senior federal officials aims to strengthen ties with a newly elected government.
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B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP's confidence deal with Greens

B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP's confidence deal with Greens

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has launched a review of its primary health care system, in accordance with the ruling New Democrats' confidence agreement with the Green Party.
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