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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to 22 – an 11-week high

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to 22 – an 11-week high

A record 925 British Columbians are battling COVID-19
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Looper moths taking a bite out of North Shore forests

Looper moths taking a bite out of North Shore forests

Swaths of trees in the North Shore Mountains and Metro Vancouver watersheds are turning orange following an outbreak of a voracious insect. The Western hemlock looper moth, a native species that defoliates trees, is common in B.C.
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Traffic — and walking — hazards on the Sea to Sky Highway

Traffic — and walking — hazards on the Sea to Sky Highway

Local shares concerns about Brohm and Alice Lake entrances
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'Smell of death' leads to discovery of poached black bear

'Smell of death' leads to discovery of poached black bear

North Shore Black Bear Society and the Fur-Bearers offer $1,000 reward for information that leads to the poachers’ arrest.
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Advocacy group seeks formal investigation into orphaned fawns debacle

Advocacy group seeks formal investigation into orphaned fawns debacle

A wildlife advocacy group has asked BC Public Service Agency to investigate a provincial biologist and others involved in what they say was a “highly inappropriate” decision to give two orphaned fawns to a company that trains wildlife for the enterta
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Dr. Henry addresses calls to increase limits at gatherings: 'We are staying at 50'

Dr. Henry addresses calls to increase limits at gatherings: 'We are staying at 50'

"The answer is simply no."
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Nanaimo-Vancouver walk-on ferry promised for next year

Nanaimo-Vancouver walk-on ferry promised for next year

B.C. Ferries says it has no plans for a foot-passenger ferry between Nanaimo and Vancouver, but a private sector firm says it will introduce the service next year.
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Surrey man arrested for arson on Squamish Nation land

Surrey man arrested for arson on Squamish Nation land

One man has been arrested and police will be recommending charges following an alleged arson on Squamish Nation land Sunday night. Just after 9 p.m.
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‘Aggressive’ action sought against pilots who choppered into huge Anmore party

‘Aggressive’ action sought against pilots who choppered into huge Anmore party

Fearing a repeat event, Mayor John McEwen wants more details about punishment for pilots who landed helicopters at house party in the village last year
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Visitors to Scandinave Spa alerted to COVID-19 exposure

Visitors to Scandinave Spa alerted to COVID-19 exposure

Anyone who visited Scandinave Spa on August 8 advised to monitor for symptoms of coronavirus
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