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Special legislature committee recommends B.C. move to a provincial police force

Special legislature committee recommends B.C. move to a provincial police force

VICTORIA — A committee appointed to reform British Columbia's Police Act recommends moving to a provincial police service to achieve a new vision of policing and community safety.
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UPDATE: Contaminated diesel sold in Prince George between April 5 and April 11, Tidewater says

UPDATE: Contaminated diesel sold in Prince George between April 5 and April 11, Tidewater says

Mechanical problem at the Prince George Refinery resulted in delivery of "diesel fuel that did not meet required specifications" Tidewater statement says
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B.C. judge commits one man for extradition to face U.S. drug trial, discharges another

B.C. judge commits one man for extradition to face U.S. drug trial, discharges another

Pair was indicted in 2019 for alleged conspiracy in connection with international drug scheme
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Even in recession, lumber demand expected to be high

Even in recession, lumber demand expected to be high

Despite rising interest, mortgage rates, new housing starts expected to remain strong in U.S.
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More charges in killing of Richmond underground banker

More charges in killing of Richmond underground banker

Second person faces charges in connection with 2020 murder of Jian Jun Zhu
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B.C. announces $19 million in funding to Forests Ministry to fight climate change

B.C. announces $19 million in funding to Forests Ministry to fight climate change

VANCOUVER — Both sides on the issue of old-growth logging in British Columbia are so polarized they "can't see the forest for the trees," Forests Minister Katrine Conroy said Thursday.
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Photos: Least weasel scurries through Squamish Estuary

Photos: Least weasel scurries through Squamish Estuary

Least weasels are the smallest carnivorous predator in the world.
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Supply chain pain may last past summer for B.C.’s car dealers

Supply chain pain may last past summer for B.C.’s car dealers

Number of new cars available to dealerships in the province hits record low
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BC SPCA caring for 21 surrendered puppies

BC SPCA caring for 21 surrendered puppies

All the puppies will all need a lot of care and supplies over the coming weeks.
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Police-involved shooting in Vancouver leaves one man dead, officer injured: VPD

Police-involved shooting in Vancouver leaves one man dead, officer injured: VPD

VANCOUVER — A man has been fatally shot in a confrontation with Vancouver police and the office that handles all cases of police-involved deaths in British Columbia is now investigating.
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