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One in seven wildfire evacuees from a B.C. First Nation reserve

One in seven wildfire evacuees from a B.C. First Nation reserve

The B.C. government says 27,000 people have been evacuated from their homes this past week due to wildfires. Why do First Nations make up such a large share of evacuees?
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Crown wants 14 years for B.C. man convicted on child sex charges

Crown wants 14 years for B.C. man convicted on child sex charges

Preston Cory Dickins was convicted for sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under 16, invitation to sexual touching under 16 and making or publishing and possession of child pornography.
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BC SPCA offering 50% off for pet adoption

BC SPCA offering 50% off for pet adoption

The animal welfare non-profit hopes to free up space to support animals impacted by the B.C. wildfires
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Half-a-million-dollar tab for New Westminster city council in 2022

Half-a-million-dollar tab for New Westminster city council in 2022

New Westminster spends more than $500K on city council amid politician changes in 2022
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New West council gears up for hefty agenda after summer break

New West council gears up for hefty agenda after summer break

Back to city hall: What’s happening at New Westminster city council next week?
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'You have to throw everything at them': Vancouver company sees 100 per cent increase in mouse infestations

'You have to throw everything at them': Vancouver company sees 100 per cent increase in mouse infestations

"A mouse is like a guest with a bracelet at an all-inclusive resort."
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131 structures destroyed but no lives lost in Shuswap, B.C., wildfire

131 structures destroyed but no lives lost in Shuswap, B.C., wildfire

Officials say about 170 homes and other buildings have been reported damaged or destroyed by wildfires in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, almost doubling the known structural losses in the province's ravaged Interior.
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‘So much was lost’: B.C. 'living legacy' destroyed by wildfire in Fraser Canyon

‘So much was lost’: B.C. 'living legacy' destroyed by wildfire in Fraser Canyon

Five families lost their houses and are now homeless after the wildfire tore through Keefers.
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Celebrate African heritage at this three-day festival in New West

Celebrate African heritage at this three-day festival in New West

A misplaced, but "exciting" booking is bringing the African Heritage Music and Dance Society's annual festival to New Westminster.
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UK police are investigating the deaths of 88 people linked to Canadian self-harm websites

UK police are investigating the deaths of 88 people linked to Canadian self-harm websites

LONDON — British police said Friday they are investigating the deaths of 88 people in the U.K. who bought products from Canada-based websites allegedly offering lethal substances to people at risk of self harm.
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