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Man dies after falling into a sinkhole while skiing at resort in southeast B.C.

Man dies after falling into a sinkhole while skiing at resort in southeast B.C.

FERNIE, B.C. — A skier has died after falling into what police say was a snow sinkhole at the Fernie Alpine Resort in British Columbia's East Kootenay region.
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Humanitarian Award helps New West-based society support vulnerable seniors

Humanitarian Award helps New West-based society support vulnerable seniors

Seniors Services Society of B.C. and the Tailgate Toolkit Project are joint beneficiaries of BC Association of Broadcasters’ 2025 Humanitarian Award.
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'Such a mystery': Podcast looks into Victoria man's disappearance three years ago

'Such a mystery': Podcast looks into Victoria man's disappearance three years ago

Ian Indridson, 54, vanished on the morning of Jan. 10, 2022, leaving behind his wallet, keys and phone.
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Flu driving spike in respiratory illness in B.C., but COVID-19 numbers low

Flu driving spike in respiratory illness in B.C., but COVID-19 numbers low

British Columbia has one of the lowest COVID-19 test positivity rates in the country, at about half the national rate.
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Federal government suing Ucluelet, boat owners after 2023 harbour fire

Federal government suing Ucluelet, boat owners after 2023 harbour fire

A boat fire occurred in the Ucluelet harbour in January 2023. The vessel sank and the dock was damaged as a result.
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B.C. orders masks for hospitals, care facilities as flu, respiratory illness increase

B.C. orders masks for hospitals, care facilities as flu, respiratory illness increase

VICTORIA — Medical masks are again required in British Columbia health-care facilities as provincial authorities say cases of respiratory illness are rising. A statement from B.C.
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Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol rioter arrested in Whistler

Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol rioter arrested in Whistler

Antony Vo was in the resort awaiting a presidential pardon from Donald Trump
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Two bodies found after vehicle fire extinguished in B.C. regional park

Two bodies found after vehicle fire extinguished in B.C. regional park

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police say two bodies were found inside a vehicle that had allegedly been set on fire in a regional park in Abbotsford, B.C. They say officers and firefighters responded to a burning Mitsubishi Outlander on Jan.
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Stl’atl’imx Tribal cop facing voyeurism charges plans to plead not guilty

Stl’atl’imx Tribal cop facing voyeurism charges plans to plead not guilty

Trial date for Cst. Michael English, who allegedly filmed sexual acts without consent, will be set next month
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Police say threat of explosive device cause of B.C. courthouse, college evacuation

Police say threat of explosive device cause of B.C. courthouse, college evacuation

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police have confirmed that the threat of an explosive device was the reason for the evacuation of a large area around the New Westminster, B.C., courthouse, including nearby Douglas College.
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