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Officials says no contamination of a B.C water system after train derailmentTests show no contamination in Kamloops Lake’s water after 80,000 litres of aviation fuel spilled in a Nov. 1 train derailment near Cherry Creek, B.C., officials say.CanadaNov 8
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B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu loses court fight to take over Hudson’s Bay propertiesJudge rules Ruby Liu can’t take over former Hudson’s Bay leases, citing doubts about her experience and business plan despite her $69M bid.CanadaOct 25
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Third arrest made in connection with B.C. ostrich farmTensions escalated at a British Columbia ostrich farm this week as RCMP arrested a man for allegedly breaching a CFIA quarantine zone.CanadaOct 18
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BCGEU and province to enter non-binding mediation in bid to end labour disputeThe union representing striking public service workers across British Columbia has agreed to enter non-binding mediation with the province in their labour dispute.CanadaOct 17
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“Not out of the woods yet,” BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situationsOver 35,000 lightning strikes since Wednesday have sparked 65 new wildfires across B.C., prompting evacuations and a state of emergency near Cameron Lake.FireAug 2
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B.C. to bear brunt of structural losses due to wildfires and floodsA first-of-its-kind study in Canada has revealed that building new homes in flood and wildfire-prone areas could cost billions and threaten affordability.CanadaFeb 6
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Assistance dog charity asking for help to keep up with overwhelming demandThe Pacific Assistance Dog Society said demand for assistance dogs is at an all-time high and they need support to continue matching dogs with its clients living with disabilities.CanadaAug 6, 2024
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Wildfire near Oliver, B.C., heldThe fire grew to 4.37 hectares, and was discovered Saturday afternoon in the Dutton Creek area east of Highway 97. BCWS says it suspects the blaze to be human-caused.FireApr 21, 2024
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B.C. man admits he was reaching for fried chicken prior to crashing his carA driver in Rossland, B.C., crashed into a concrete barrier while reaching for a piece of chicken, local RCMP said, adding that distracted driving is a major cause of accidents.CanadaApr 13, 2024
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Rural Enderby B.C. residents vote ‘no’ to mosquito-control serviceVoters in rural Enderby, B.C., came out overwhelming against a plan to create a mosquito-control program on Saturday. Of 1,345 valid ballots cast, only 114 favoured the proposal.PoliticsMar 3, 2024
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