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B.C. woman faces travel health insurance nightmare after shocking U.S. $108K hospital billTravel expert Claire Newell says stability clauses are often written in standard medical insurance policies and reading the fine print of any policy is crucial.ConsumerSep 11
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Could passenger-only vessels be part of BC Ferries’ future?BC Ferries says passenger-only ferries could reduce travel times for passengers travelling without a car and smaller vessels lead to lower operating costs.CanadaSep 15
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Canada adds Palestinian state to Israel travel advisory after recognitionTravel Canada's official travel advisory for the region is now listed as 'Israel and Palestine,' after previously being referred to as 'Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.'CanadaSep 22
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Travel from B.C. into U.S. falls again in July, but by less than prior monthsCanadian vehicles trips into Washington state at the Peace Arch, Pacific Highway, Lynden and Sumas crossings were down 28 per cent last month over July 2024.Aug 7
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Lightning strikes spark spike in B.C. wildfire numbersThe number of wildfires in British Columbia continues to swell as thousands of lightning strikes hit the province due to persisting hot and dry weather.WeatherSep 1
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Hwy 1 opens to single-lane alternating traffic after serious collision south of YaleThe driver of the tractor-trailer was not hurt but the driver of the pickup truck was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.FireSep 5
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Feds give B.C. $22.7 million to build 480 EV chargers in ‘high-demand areas’British Columbia's electric vehicle charging network is set to grow, with Ottawa providing close to $22.7 million for eight projects across the province.Aug 27
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Cat goes missing aboard BC Ferries vessel sailing from Duke Point to TsawwassenLuigi, a black and white tuxedo cat, was travelling with his family on the 10:15 a.m. sailing on Saturday, Aug. 9, from Duke Point to Tsawwassen.CanadaAug 13
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With no positions in Surrey, B.C. gynecologic cancer surgeon moving to OntarioIn July 2024, Premier David Eby pledged that the province would begin providing gynecologic cancer surgery in Kelowna and the Fraser Health region.HealthSep 8
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Worrying drop in ocean oxygen documented off B.C. coastThe consequences for marine life in the area could be serious, particularly for species that dwell on the ocean floor.EnvironmentSep 4
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Ash falling in B.C.’s capital region is not from Mount St. Helens, experts sayU.S. weather officials say winds are kicking up old ash on Mount St. Helens, left over from the 1980 eruption and those particles are drifting through Washington State.EnvironmentSep 17
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Cougar attacks mountain biker near SquamishThe BC Conservation Officer Service said it happened around 6:30 p.m., as the man was biking in the Alpine Capone area along Brohm Ridge, near Garibaldi Provincial Park.EnvironmentAug 8
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New receivers join Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Schoen gets healthyBlue Bombers receivers Kyran Moore, Cam Echols and Dalton Schoen were all full participants in Tuesday's practice.SportsAug 26
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Evacuation order, alert remain in place as crews battle Vancouver Island blazeFirefighters are battling to protect homes in the northeastern part of the wildfire in and around Qualicum River Village and Park.FireAug 4
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers release defensive back Marquise BridgesThe Bombers cut loose defensive back Marquise Bridges on Wednesday less than two weeks after making his last start in the blue and gold.SportsAug 6
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Wildfire northwest of Nanaimo burning out of control, forces evacuationsAn evacuation order and alert has been expanded for an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island, burning on the north shore of Cameron Lake.FireAug 2
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Employees at Hullo Ferries in B.C. holding strike vote this weekendUnionized employees of Hullo ferries that operates between Nanaimo and Vancouver are taking a strike vote but the dispute is not expected to disrupt travel this weekend.TrafficAug 30
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As Canadians travel more at home, here’s where many are visitingCanadians are looking more to domestic and non-U.S. destinations and experiences abroad this year compared to last year, according to new data from AirBnB.ConsumerAug 29
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Ferry fare fairness: Eby slams Ottawa after feds slash East Coast fares by 50%Eby said major new subsidies for East Coast ferries but not for those in B.C. are a symptom of "structural unfairness."PoliticsJul 28
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ER at Oliver’s South Okanagan General Hospital to close until Tuesday morningInterior Health says the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver's emergency department will be closed from 1 p.m. on Monday through to 7 a.m. on Tuesday.HealthSep 1