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Some Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ferry sailings on Tuesday cancelled due to engine problem

Some Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ferry sailings on Tuesday cancelled due to engine problem

An engine problem on the Queen of New Westminster prompted cancellation of seven ferry sailings
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B.C.'s Lind prize for emerging artists gets $1 million donation from family

B.C.'s Lind prize for emerging artists gets $1 million donation from family

VANCOUVER — A new donation is securing the future of one of Canada's biggest awards for emerging visual artists. The family of Philip Lind has given $1 million to support the Philip B.
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Man reported missing on Vancouver Island found dead down steep embankment, police say

Man reported missing on Vancouver Island found dead down steep embankment, police say

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island say a man reported missing Friday was found dead down a steep embankment in Port Alberni.
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Island NDP MP Gord Johns sees strong support for keeping lightstations open

Island NDP MP Gord Johns sees strong support for keeping lightstations open

The Canadian Coast Guard, part of the federal Fisheries Department, has announced it is planning to remove a total of four lightkeepers from two stations, one at Pachena Point and the other at Carmanah Point, both on the West Coast Trail.
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Two die at Metchosin beach, two others in critical condition after apparent drug overdose

Two die at Metchosin beach, two others in critical condition after apparent drug overdose

Police said evidence of hard-drug use was found at the scene.
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Two women dead, two men critical in apparent group overdose at Vancouver Island beach

Two women dead, two men critical in apparent group overdose at Vancouver Island beach

METCHOSIN, B.C. — Two women are dead and two men are in critical condition after what police say was a suspected group drug overdose at a Vancouver Island beach parking area.
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Should high-speed regional rail be built in B.C.’s South Coast region?

Should high-speed regional rail be built in B.C.’s South Coast region?

B.C.-based group asks New Westminster city council to support concept of regional rail in Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sea to Sky corridors.
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Company says Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers set to strike next week

Company says Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers set to strike next week

SURREY, B.C. — The president of the union local for Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers says preparations are underway for strike action to begin next week, and he believes transit operator TransLink should be "stepping in" to avoid the job action.
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Taskforce ready for 'emergency enhancement' of salmon stocks after B.C. landslide

Taskforce ready for 'emergency enhancement' of salmon stocks after B.C. landslide

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A salmon task force that is examining the impact of the massive Chilcotin River landslide in British Columbia says it's prepared for the "emergency enhancement" of fish stocks after the disaster.
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Distracted drivers put vulnerable workers at risk

Distracted drivers put vulnerable workers at risk

Work zone traffic blitz issues 40 tickets in two hours
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