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B.C.’s South Coast, Vancouver Island wake up to snow following a few days of dry weatherIt is expected the snow will gradually transition to rain or wet snow mixed with rain Monday morning or early afternoon, Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga said.WeatherDec 6, 2021
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No charges approved against Vancouver Island driving school ownerThe BC Prosecution Service says no charges have been approved against Steve Wallace, a well-known driving instructor in Greater Victoria.CanadaNov 25, 2021
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Man shot and killed inside Port Alberni home: RCMPPort Alberni officers said there is no threat to neighbours in the area where the shooting happened and there is no connection to gangs or organized crime.CrimeAug 30, 2021
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16 injured, three critically, after bus and two vehicles collide in AbbotsfordBC Emergency Health Services said six ground ambulances and an air ambulance were immediately dispatched to the scene Tuesday morning.TrafficJul 27, 2021
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B.C. government announces details of expanded Richmond HospitalThe government promises the new tower will be earthquake-safe, constructed above the flood plain, and be 100-per-cent carbon neutral.PoliticsJul 13, 2021
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Thompson Rivers University apologizes for accepting law students then putting them on waitlistIn a statement to Global News, spokesperson Todd Hauptman said it's common for post-secondary institutions to accept more students than the seats in the program.EducationJun 21, 2021
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Person found dead in basement suite after fire breaks out in Surrey MondaySurrey Fire and Rescue confirmed Monday morning a body was found in the basement suite but they have not provided any further details at this time.CanadaApr 5, 2021
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B.C. judge rejects Meng Wanzhou’s request to ease bail conditionsLawyers for the Huawei executive had been asking she be allowed to move around the region unescorted during the day and guards only posted outside her home at night.CanadaJan 29, 2021
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Surveillance video released of man not wearing mask allegedly spitting on Vancouver store managerVancouver police said the incident happened just before noon on Dec. 17, 2020 at the 7-11 store near Alma Street and West 10th Avenue.CrimeJan 22, 2021
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Man with suspected ties to organized crime arrested following high-speed crash in SurreyJust after 8 a.m., officers were called to a collision involving an SUV and a sedan and saw the driver of the SUV flee the scene on foot, police said.CrimeNov 20, 2020
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6 thoroughbred horses seized from Mission, B.C., property suffering from injuries, neglectThe horses are now receiving veterinary treatment at a BC SPCA foster home while they recover from their injuries.HealthNov 12, 2020
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COVID-19 confirmed at Delta, B.C., secondary schoolB.C. health officials reported 317 new cases of COVID-19 from Friday to Monday and six new deaths.EducationSep 15, 2020
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Use of electric-vehicle charging stations back to pre-pandemic levels: BC HydroIn February, the utility recorded more than 21,000 sessions at its 70 fast-charging stations across the province.EconomyJul 24, 2020
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Langley man accused of killing sibling, mother and her boyfriend in house fireShortly after the fire at the home near 197 Street and Wakefield Drive, IHIT said one of those killed, a resident of the home, had been the victim of a homicide.CrimeJul 13, 2020
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High-risk missing teen found safe in VancouverQuinn Beshara has been missing since 8:30 p.m. Thursday. His family and police are extremely concerned for his well-being.Jul 3, 2020
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Coronavirus: White Rock Pier reopens to the publicWaterfront parking lots will return to regular operation within a week.Jun 17, 2020
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Woman seriously injured in early morning assault in VancouverPolice were called to East Georgia Street and Gore Avenue just before 3:30 a.m.CrimeJun 8, 2020
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Hit-and-run in Vancouver leaves cyclist with serious injuriesThe collision happened at about 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday at Nanaimo Street and East 24 Avenue, police said. The vehicle reportedly fled north on Nanaimo.CrimeMay 28, 2020
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Witnesses urged to come forward following alleged assault in downtown VancouverThe woman involved in the alleged incident wasn't hurt, police say, but officers believe there was a large crowd in the area at the time.CrimeMay 15, 2020
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Layoff notices issued at Vancouver Airport as air travel expected to decline over next 3 yearsA workforce that was geared for an airport handling 26 million passengers a year is being reduced to handle the now expected eight to 15 million passengers per year, over the next three years.EconomyMay 11, 2020
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B.C. provides $3.5 million in COVID-19 funds for post-secondary studentsThe funds will help cover costs such as living expenses, food, travel, and laptops.EducationApr 2, 2020
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Speed cameras now in place at 35 intersections across B.C.Thirty-four of the 35 sites are up and running on a 24/7 basis as of Wednesday and warning signs are up to deter potential speeders and red-light runners.TrafficApr 1, 2020
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B.C First Nation chiefs demand halt to Coastal GasLink pipeline work amid COVID-19In an open letter, the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs says continued construction on the controversial project is increasing the risk of coronavirus transmission.EconomyMar 30, 2020
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B.C. paramedics say 75% of calls now relate to coronavirus, straining resourcesThe union representing B.C.'s paramedics says three-quarters of the 911 calls coming in to their dispatchers are about suspicions of COVID-19.HealthMar 26, 2020
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Coronavirus: BC Ferries says passengers still can’t stay in cars on closed decksBC Ferries says it is making adjustments to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, but passengers may not be able to stay in their vehicles during sailings.CanadaMar 13, 2020
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