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Meet the young Canadians spending summer on the frontlines of wildfire fight

Meet the young Canadians spending summer on the frontlines of wildfire fight

When Reese Lange was in kindergarten, she dreamed of joining the police. But it was in high school that she decided on her true calling.
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Satellites track loss of old-growth forests B.C. government said it would protect

Satellites track loss of old-growth forests B.C. government said it would protect

A new watchdog satellite tracking map found 2,600 hectares of that forest — almost all big ancient trees — were slated for deferral by the province in 2020, but were logged anyways. The number is expected to grow significantly as more data is vetted.
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B.C. welcomes high rollers: A peek into the world of superyacht tourism

B.C. welcomes high rollers: A peek into the world of superyacht tourism

Love or hate them? Multimillion-dollar superyachts are making waves in B.C.
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B.C. company loses $4,500 defective unicycle case

B.C. company loses $4,500 defective unicycle case

A software update rendered the unicycle inoperable.
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Sailings to Tsawwassen reduced as Coastal Celebration sidelined for repairs

Sailings to Tsawwassen reduced as Coastal Celebration sidelined for repairs

Four daily round-trips between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen will be cancelled until the ferry returns to service, likely at the end of next week
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Men the majority of drowning victims: B.C. coroner

Men the majority of drowning victims: B.C. coroner

Data from the B.C. Coroners Service also revealed alcohol or drugs — or a combination — played a contributing factor in 22 of the drownings
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Letter: New West needs water meters, not just prayers for rain

Letter: New West needs water meters, not just prayers for rain

"The luxury of being able to use as much water as one pleases is just not sustainable."
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B.C. teacher who allegedly told students to 'shut up' reprimanded for demeaning child

B.C. teacher who allegedly told students to 'shut up' reprimanded for demeaning child

Elaine Joy Fraser will have to complete the 'Creating a Positive Learning Environment' course through the Justice Institute of BC by March 31, 2024.
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New West hit hard by unregulated drug crisis: 16 deaths in six months

New West hit hard by unregulated drug crisis: 16 deaths in six months

Death count climbs in B.C. – 1,228 deaths so far in 2023 in toxic drug crisis
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Silent menace in Burnaby park: locals urge helmets to ward off owl attacks

Silent menace in Burnaby park: locals urge helmets to ward off owl attacks

An aggressive owl has attacked multiple people at Burnaby's Squint Lake Park, but an expert says the behaviour should taper off as the bird's offspring become independent.
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