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Union shocked SFU ending English, interpretation and translation programsA union said the school is closing its interpretation and translation programs by next month, and the English Language and Culture program by the end of the summer.Education3 hours
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Mother bear that attacked woman in Squamish, B.C. won’t be killedOfficials say an investigation has determined that Friday's attack was 'defensive in nature.'Environment5 hours
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Wildfires are growing across Western Canada, displacing thousandsIn B.C., an area around Fort Nelson is under evacuation with the Parker Lake wildfire burning close by and the larger Patry Creek wildfire raging to the northwest.Canada7 hours
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Spy agency CSIS dealt with 24 harassment complaints against staff: Annual reportThe chief human resources officer for CSIS says the number of investigations show more employees are placing "faith and confidence in CSIS’ internal grievance process."Canada8 hours
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Edmonton Oilers score last-minute win in Game 4 against Vancouver CanucksThe Edmonton Oilers got a goal from Evan Bouchard in the final minute of regulation to sneak past the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 at Rogers Place on Tuesday night.SportsMay 15
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Growing push to build Surrey stadium to host 2026 FIFA World Cup eventsThe Surrey Board of Trade has pitched the concept of a 12,000 seat pre-fabricated, modular stadium with the capability to be relocated.SportsMay 14
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94-year-old B.C. man honoured for role in Polish underground during WW2A 94-year-old Coquitlam man is being honoured for his heroics during the Second World War.CanadaMay 14
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B.C. court rules Henry justified in extending vaccine mandate for health-care workersJustice Simon Coval ruled that while the orders did violate Charter Guarantees of Conscience and Religion, the infringement was reasonable to protect public health.HealthMay 14
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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – May 14Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.NewsMay 14
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BC Hydro to dismantle decommissioned natural gas power plant in Port MoodyThe Burrard Generating Station is 62 years old and, until it was decommissioned in 2016, served as a backup power source for B.C.'s hydroelectric grid during low water years.EconomyMay 14
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Well-known Penticton man identified as homicide victimFamily and friends have identified 27-year-old Thomas Kruger-Allen as the victim of what police are calling an ‘altercation between several people.’CrimeMay 14
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Wildfire near Fort Nelson now more than 8,000 hectares, expected to growThe winds did not push the fire towards the community and neighbouring First Nation, as officials feared, but they are warning that could change easily.FireMay 14
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BC Ferries announces all-gender washrooms, free menstrual supplies for passengersThe organization said in a release it has joined United Way's BC Period Promise to provide no-cost menstrual products on all vessels and at all terminals.HealthMay 14
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Before- and after-school care to be available in 3 B.C. districts this fallSchools in Chilliwack, Nanaimo-Ladysmith and Nechako Lakes will use existing space as well as district resources and staff to provide care without additional pickups and dropoffs.EducationMay 14
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Vancouver Canucks lose to Oilers 3-2 after last-minute goal by EdmontonThe Canucks lead the best-of-seven series 2-1, and victory on Tuesday night would give them a chance to eliminate their Alberta rivals in Game 5 on Thursday night at Rogers Arena.SportsMay 14
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East Vancouver’s Wise Hall at risk of closing amid pandemic debt, inflationVenue operators say the space is at risk primarily due to struggles to repay COVID-19 pandemic-related debt and rising operating costs, including a growing property tax bill.EntertainmentMay 14
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Whistler implements campfire ban ahead of Victoria Day long weekendWhistler has issued a campfire ban amid dry conditions heading into the Victoria Day long weekend. The BC Wildfire Service says there are no provincial campfire bans in place.FireMay 14
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Oilers’ backup goalie Calvin Pickard confirms he’ll start Game 4 against CanucksThe Oilers face pressure to perform in Game 4 after falling behind 2-1 in the all-Canadian series with a loss to the Canucks on Sunday night.SportsMay 14
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Alice Munro, renowned Canadian short story author, dies at 92The Swedish Academy hailed Munro as the “master of the contemporary short story” in awarding her the Nobel Prize in fall 2013.CanadaMay 14
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B.C. LifeLabs customers start to receive settlements but amount may be lower than expectedThe payment comes after a 2019 cyberattack compromised the personal information of around 8.6 million people within LifeLabs’ database, primarily from Ontario and B.C.EconomyMay 14
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Evacuation orders increase in parts of B.C. due to wildfires burningA wildfire in the community of Fort Nelson has significantly expanded as residents in British Columbia's northeast receive more mandatory evacuation orders.FireMay 14
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North Vancouver woman pleads for stolen chicken’s return: ‘They stole a family member’North Vancouver resident Lindi Smith is urging two masked intruders to return her pet chicken named Snowflake after she says the bird was taken over the weekend.CrimeMay 14
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Wildfire near Fort Nelson grows to 84 square kilometresTuesday morning's mapping marks a significant expansion of the fire, which as of Monday morning, was just under 53 square kilometres in size.FireMay 14
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Downtown Nanaimo becomes post-apocalyptic streetscape for ‘The Last of Us’The historic downtown core of the Harbour City has been transformed into a post-apocalyptic American streetscape for the hit HBO series 'The Last of Us.'EntertainmentMay 13
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Livestream stunt: B.C. man accused of deliberately driving into ocean appears in courtJawad Fawwaz is charged with mischief under $5,000 for allegedly driving his car into the ocean off Rocky Point Park on March 4.CrimeMay 13