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B.C. told to brace for heat wave as forecast shows 40 degrees C for Kamloops

B.C. told to brace for heat wave as forecast shows 40 degrees C for Kamloops

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents are being told to brace for a coming heat wave that could send temperatures into the high 30s and beyond, with the government reminding people to check in on their neighbours.
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Could 2026 FIFA World Cup action be coming to the big screen in New West?

Could 2026 FIFA World Cup action be coming to the big screen in New West?

New Westminster to consider FIFA World Cup citywide programming as part of 2025 budget talks.
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FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC moving from per minute to per kilowatt hour charging formula in B.C.
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B.C. municipalities get $1.6B in federal infrastructure funds over five years

B.C. municipalities get $1.6B in federal infrastructure funds over five years

Under the new Canada Community-Building Fund deal, local governments in B.C. will receive $300 million in federal infrastructure funding in 2024-2025.
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Canada Day stabbing in Maple Ridge was targeted

Canada Day stabbing in Maple Ridge was targeted

A male suspect has been arrested in connection to the stabbing.
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Video: Richmond RCMP searching for arson suspect whose pants caught on fire

Video: Richmond RCMP searching for arson suspect whose pants caught on fire

Suspects were seen approaching a business on foot before lighting an object on fire.
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One smart chicken: Gabriola hen sets world record in recognizing visual cues

One smart chicken: Gabriola hen sets world record in recognizing visual cues

Lacey, a Hyline chicken, had to identify specific letters, numbers and colours by pecking on the right ones over a 60-second span
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Police drove 124 km/h following car that killed 2 teens on Burnaby-New West border: IIO

Police drove 124 km/h following car that killed 2 teens on Burnaby-New West border: IIO

Despite a police SUV driving 'significantly above the speed limit' while following a car that slammed into another car and killed two teenagers on 10th Avenue in July 2022, B.C.'s police watchdog says the crash wasn't caused by any offence on the police officer's part.
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Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Ahead of the fall elections, BC NDP's major fundraising success overshadows all rival parties
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Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

The stereotypes around young people only caring about being online are rampant but they are worth questioning — or at least being put in context.
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