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Foreign interference demands proper law enforcement, says former B.C. solicitor general

Foreign interference demands proper law enforcement, says former B.C. solicitor general

Richmond Coun. Kash Heed says arrests and prosecutions would reduce calls for a public inquiry on the issue.
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Doctors, nurses volunteer to help keep hospitals running amid road closure

Doctors, nurses volunteer to help keep hospitals running amid road closure

Island Health has been flying in health care workers to maintain acute and emergency care at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni and Tofino General Hospital
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Cameron Bluffs wildfire creates challenges for business and tourism

Cameron Bluffs wildfire creates challenges for business and tourism

Water trucks deployed to help control dust on gravel road detour.
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Richmond gets $1M to set up new commercial food hub

Richmond gets $1M to set up new commercial food hub

Food hubs provide shared spaces and supports for local food processors and contribute to food security: B.C. government
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Highway 4 to remain closed for at least another 10 days

Highway 4 to remain closed for at least another 10 days

Single-lane alternating traffic is expected to be moving along the highway by the weekend of June 24-25, the Transportation Ministry says
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Famed Martin Mars water bomber could be headed to museum

Famed Martin Mars water bomber could be headed to museum

The Hawaii Mars, owned by Port Alberni-based Coulson Groups of Companies, hasn’t been used to fight wildfires since 2015 and has been tethered to a dock in Sproat Lake since its retirement eight years ago
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Vancouver double assault conviction nets rehab conditional sentence

Vancouver double assault conviction nets rehab conditional sentence

Judge Patrick Doherty said Colton Taylor Edwards punched a woman in the back of the head and strangled her.
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'I never yelled towards the girl': Kelowna man accused of accosting child at track meet denies allegations

'I never yelled towards the girl': Kelowna man accused of accosting child at track meet denies allegations

Kelowna RCMP said Tuesday they are investigating the incident.
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Vancouver police commit to body cameras, training in response to Myles Gray's death

Vancouver police commit to body cameras, training in response to Myles Gray's death

Report goes before police board June 15 regarding coroner's jury recommendations.
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Key Vancouver Island highway cut by fire won't open for at least 10 days: minister

Key Vancouver Island highway cut by fire won't open for at least 10 days: minister

VANCOUVER — Trees a metre in diameter and rocks the size of coffee mugs strewn across Highway 4 on Vancouver Island are delaying the reopening of the only paved route giving access to the communities of Tofino, Ucluelet and Port Alberni.
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