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Crews face tree danger from high winds as B.C. wildfires abate due to precipitation

Crews face tree danger from high winds as B.C. wildfires abate due to precipitation

The number of active blazes in the province has fallen to around 311, continuing a downward trend from Friday.
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Do you know how to identify a student-targeted scam?

Do you know how to identify a student-targeted scam?

If you’re headed back to school, refer to these warning signs from the Better Business Bureau
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Strike threat looms in HandyDART dispute as union vote suspends job action

Strike threat looms in HandyDART dispute as union vote suspends job action

VANCOUVER — Potential disruption to British Columbia's HandyDART transit service this morning was averted after workers suspended job action to vote on a final contract offer, but strike action remains a possibility.
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Integrated police unit formed to combat online child sexual exploitation

Integrated police unit formed to combat online child sexual exploitation

The unit, a pilot project for six months, was disbanded in 2022. New funding will allow it to be re-established.
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Driver missing after truck plunges off Highway 1 bridge in Sicamous, B.C.

Driver missing after truck plunges off Highway 1 bridge in Sicamous, B.C.

SICAMOUS, B.C. — A semi-trailer truck has plunged 18 metres off a highway bridge in Sicamous, B.C., and emergency officials say the driver — the only occupant — is missing.
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Watchdog clears police of criminal offences in handling of Lumby, B.C., death

Watchdog clears police of criminal offences in handling of Lumby, B.C., death

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog group has closed its investigation of a woman's death in April in Lumby, B.C., saying it did not find any evidence of a criminal offence in officers' handling of the case.
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As kids head back to school, make sure their vaccines are up to date, doctors say

As kids head back to school, make sure their vaccines are up to date, doctors say

Amid a rise in infections such as measles and whooping cough in Canada and around the world, doctors say now is the perfect time for parents to ensure their kids and teens are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
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B.C. auditor general cites two 'significant errors' in government's final accounts

B.C. auditor general cites two 'significant errors' in government's final accounts

Michael Pickup says in a statement the errors could mislead users of the financial statements, but does not suggest wrongdoing.
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Manifest destiny: B.C. teens who chanted for Taylor Swift tickets get their wish

Manifest destiny: B.C. teens who chanted for Taylor Swift tickets get their wish

VANCOUVER — A pair of British Columbia sisters who lit candles and chanted affirmations in a bid to "manifest" tickets to see their idol Taylor Swift in Vancouver are going to get their wish.
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Alberta RCMP offer $10,000 reward for second suspect in fatal shooting near Calgary

Alberta RCMP offer $10,000 reward for second suspect in fatal shooting near Calgary

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA — Mounties have significantly increased the reward for information in an effort to apprehend the remaining suspect in a deadly roadside shooting near Calgary. "A decision to offer $10,000 for any information leading to Mr.
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