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Flood watch near Kelowna, B.C., as rain, thunderstorms persist in south, southeast

Flood watch near Kelowna, B.C., as rain, thunderstorms persist in south, southeast

VANCOUVER — The River Forecast Centre has issued another flood watch as heavy rains swell a waterway that winds through parts of Kelowna, B.C.
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B.C.'s first wine tasting room paved the way for Penticton wineries

B.C.'s first wine tasting room paved the way for Penticton wineries

"Casabello stoked the fire under other wine producers to design and build their own attractive wine shops to entertain tourists," Wilson wrote in his piece on the Lougheed Brothers in 2014.
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One arrested after shooting at Williams Lake stampede grounds, police say

One arrested after shooting at Williams Lake stampede grounds, police say

The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon
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Researchers declare at least 13 southern resident killer whales vulnerable, based on aerial photos

Researchers declare at least 13 southern resident killer whales vulnerable, based on aerial photos

Slimmer profiles, lopsided dorsal fin, slower-than-expected growth
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Saanich bank robbery and shootout has echoes of North Hollywood shootout in 1997

Saanich bank robbery and shootout has echoes of North Hollywood shootout in 1997

The North Hollywood shootout involved two bank robbers wearing bulletproof vests and homemade body armour on their legs and carrying automatic rifles. They entered a Bank of America branch at 9:16 a.m. on Feb. 28, 1997.
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Unsettled weather and severe thunderstorms expected across southern British Columbia

Unsettled weather and severe thunderstorms expected across southern British Columbia

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning with a possibility of strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain for parts of southern British Columbia.
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Saanich bank-robbery shootout: Witness describes diving for cover; officers 'extremely professional'

Saanich bank-robbery shootout: Witness describes diving for cover; officers 'extremely professional'

“All hell broke loose … I just took the young lady and said: ‘Get down. Get down’ ”
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B.C.'s River Forecast Centre downgrades flood watch for the Upper Fraser River

B.C.'s River Forecast Centre downgrades flood watch for the Upper Fraser River

VANCOUVER — The River Forecast Centre has downgraded its flood watch in the Upper Fraser River, issued Wednesday, back to a high streamflow advisory.
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Squamish Hospital maternity patients diverted to other facilities amid staff shortage

Squamish Hospital maternity patients diverted to other facilities amid staff shortage

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The health authority for the Vancouver area says expectant parents in Squamish, B.C.
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Defence in Amanda Todd 'sextortion' trial zeroes in on missing data

Defence in Amanda Todd 'sextortion' trial zeroes in on missing data

Lawyer for Dutch man charged with extortion and child porn offences raises questions about gap in digital investigator's report to Crown prosecutors
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