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BC Wildfire Service crews heading to Manitoba to fight massive fire

BC Wildfire Service crews heading to Manitoba to fight massive fire

Deployments typically last 14 days.
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Five youth plead guilty in 2024 swarming of girl in Kelowna, B.C.

Five youth plead guilty in 2024 swarming of girl in Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA — Prosecutors say five youth involved in a violent swarming of a girl in Kelowna, B.C., last year have entered guilty pleas.
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Newly discovered wildfires reported burning out of control in B.C.

Newly discovered wildfires reported burning out of control in B.C.

KAMLOOPS — The BC Wildfire Service says four new wildfires are burning out of control in the Prince George Fire Centre.
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Police arrest 21-year-old in two unsolved murders in Vancouver and Surrey, B.C.

Police arrest 21-year-old in two unsolved murders in Vancouver and Surrey, B.C.

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a two-year investigation in partnership with the province's homicide investigation team has led to the arrest of a suspect in two unsolved murders.
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CEO of Hullo Ferries steps down, interim leader appointed

CEO of Hullo Ferries steps down, interim leader appointed

The company said Alistair Caddick stepped down after successfully leading Hullo Ferries through its “start-up” phase. Ryan Dermody has been appointed as interim chief executive officer.
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Misconduct decision in 2019 Victoria police shooting postponed

Misconduct decision in 2019 Victoria police shooting postponed

Lisa Rauch, 43, was shot in the back of the head with plastic projectiles from an ARWEN, a “less lethal” weapon designed to cause pain and incapacitate a person.
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City of Surrey, B.C., says it lost $2.5 million in 'irregular transactions'

City of Surrey, B.C., says it lost $2.5 million in 'irregular transactions'

The City of Surrey says it filed a civil lawsuit against a former employee, looking to recover $2.5 million worth of "irregular transactions.
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'Stereotypes have no place': B.C. court upholds $150K award to Indigenous mother separated from children

'Stereotypes have no place': B.C. court upholds $150K award to Indigenous mother separated from children

The Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society said the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal overstepped its jurisdiction after four children, including one who was still breastfed, were taken to foster homes outside of Vancouver.
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Gang member wanted Canada-wide arrested in Vancouver, returned to Ontario

Gang member wanted Canada-wide arrested in Vancouver, returned to Ontario

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver have arrested a man who they say is a member of the Zone 43 gang and was wanted nationwide for drugs and firearms offences.
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17-year-old dies after being struck by semi-truck in Duncan

17-year-old dies after being struck by semi-truck in Duncan

Police say the teen was transported to hospital but died of their injuries.
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