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Friend’s death leads to careless firearm-handling conviction

Friend’s death leads to careless firearm-handling conviction

Abbotsford man Jered Allain has been handed a two-year conditional sentence for the careless handling of a firearm in the case of the shooting death of his best friend
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Business insurance squeeze tightens in B.C.

Business insurance squeeze tightens in B.C.

Premiums threatening to crush small businesses already ailing in pandemic economy
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Alarms are being installed on B.C. river and dam after two men were swept away

Alarms are being installed on B.C. river and dam after two men were swept away

VANCOUVER — An interim public alarm system is being installed on the Cleveland Dam and along the Capilano River in North Vancouver to prevent future deaths from a sudden release of water.
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Crawling from the wreckage: rebuilding ICBC

Crawling from the wreckage: rebuilding ICBC

Insurance corporation, legal profession collide over no-fault auto coverage
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B.C. store bans anyone who has received COVID-19 vaccine

B.C. store bans anyone who has received COVID-19 vaccine

The Kelowna businessman made headlines earlier this year for posting a "no face masks allowed" sign.
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Man arrested after teen badly injured in attack at Victoria tent encampment

Man arrested after teen badly injured in attack at Victoria tent encampment

VICTORIA — Police say a suspect has been arrested following an incident at a Victoria tent encampment where officers faced a hostile crowd while trying to help a 15-year-old with serious injuries.
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Fundraiser for family of 12-year-old Vancouver boy who died in skiing accident nears goal

Fundraiser for family of 12-year-old Vancouver boy who died in skiing accident nears goal

Money will be used for things like grief counselling
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Province plans random checks at ferry terminals for non-essential travel

Province plans random checks at ferry terminals for non-essential travel

Those who travel between health authorities for non-essential reasons will be fined, although the amount has not been disclosed.
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Metro Vancouver teen develops mobile bird game app (VIDEO)

Metro Vancouver teen develops mobile bird game app (VIDEO)

He's using tech to help our feathered friends. 🐦 🦅 🦆
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B.C. budget lacks innovative drive, vision during uncertain times, say experts

B.C. budget lacks innovative drive, vision during uncertain times, say experts

VICTORIA — The long-term vision many were wanting from British Columbia's budget to support economic growth and stimulate innovation during and after the pandemic was lacking, say business groups and others.
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