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Bear spray attack on Victoria bus driver has union concerned about safety

Bear spray attack on Victoria bus driver has union concerned about safety

Officers arrested the 15-year-old male suspect, who was later released and returned to his residence.
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'Meaningful portfolio': Island MP Stephanie McLean named secretary of state for seniors

'Meaningful portfolio': Island MP Stephanie McLean named secretary of state for seniors

Stephanie McLean, a lawyer and former Alberta NDP MLA who represents Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, is "basically a junior minister," says University of Victoria political scientist Michael Prince.
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Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served

Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served

VICTORIA — Plans by the British Columbia legislative assembly to open a child-care facility remain up in the air after the provincial government rejected a funding request. The legislature sought the funding in February 2024, but B.C.
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Man sentenced to 2.5 years for 'dial-a-dope' operation in B.C. Interior

Man sentenced to 2.5 years for 'dial-a-dope' operation in B.C. Interior

KELOWNA — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has sentenced a 26-year-old man from India to 2.5 years in prison for taking part in a so-called "dial-a-dope" operation in Kelowna.
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BC Wildfire Service within ‘legal authority’ in planned ignition north of Pemberton

BC Wildfire Service within ‘legal authority’ in planned ignition north of Pemberton

Forest Practices Board releases findings on investigation into 2023 Downton Lake wildfire
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Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules

Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules

VICTORIA — The Forest Practices Board has found that planned ignitions by the BC Wildfire Service during a 2023 wildfire that destroyed 40 homes along Gun Lake were "reasonable.
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Fortis B.C. using helicopter to check gas lines around the capital region

Fortis B.C. using helicopter to check gas lines around the capital region

Flyovers are being conducted in 24 regions across the province — including Vancouver Island — until June 14.
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Near miss at Powell River Airport captured on video

Near miss at Powell River Airport captured on video

Two aircraft nearly collide while approaching runway.
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Eby makes pitch to American nurses, saying Trump's loss is B.C.'s gain

Eby makes pitch to American nurses, saying Trump's loss is B.C.'s gain

Uncertainty in the United States under the administration of President Donald Trump means opportunities for British Columbia as it seeks to recruit much-needed nurses, Premier David Eby said.
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Eby warns against jumping to conclusions about Lapu Lapu suspect's care before attack

Eby warns against jumping to conclusions about Lapu Lapu suspect's care before attack

British Columbia Premier David Eby said there's a disconnect between what health authorities say about the prior condition of the suspect in the Vancouver festival attack and the reality of what happened.
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