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‘Insensitive’ Halloween sign removed from Tofino landfill

‘Insensitive’ Halloween sign removed from Tofino landfill

The sign, which has been posted at the landfill for years at Halloween, says: “Bodies Buried $5.00”
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The last free tree tour at səmiq̓ʷəʔelə / Riverview is on Sunday

The last free tree tour at səmiq̓ʷəʔelə / Riverview is on Sunday

The Riverview Horticultural Centre Society’s last free tree tour on the Coquitlam grounds is on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Wolf-dog hybrid on the loose near Parksville

Wolf-dog hybrid on the loose near Parksville

The Conservation Officer Service says it has received reports of a wolf-dog hybrid being released in the area by its owner
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No more jail for man who struck stranger with metal pipe, North Vancouver court rules

No more jail for man who struck stranger with metal pipe, North Vancouver court rules

“The assault was unprovoked. It was a blow to the head. It caused significant harm to the victim,” the judge said.
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Inquest set into police shooting death in Qualicum Beach

Inquest set into police shooting death in Qualicum Beach

Aaron Lee Prince was shot by police after a struggle on the Inland Island Highway in 2017
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Police cleared in fatal car crash in Campbell River

Police cleared in fatal car crash in Campbell River

The ruling was released Friday by the IIO, an independent civilian oversight agency that investigates all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death.
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B.C. and Washington state to collaborate on flood-risk and salmon habitat initiative

B.C. and Washington state to collaborate on flood-risk and salmon habitat initiative

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has finalized an agreement with Washington state and several First Nations to work together on flood-risk mitigation and salmon habitat restoration for the Nooksak and Sumas watersheds on the Canada-
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Prince George MLA Shirley Bond will seek re-election in 2024

Prince George MLA Shirley Bond will seek re-election in 2024

The party has announced its candidate line-up for Prince George central
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Crofton paper mill won't resume operations until end of November at earliest: owners

Crofton paper mill won't resume operations until end of November at earliest: owners

Seventy workers are not expected to return to work until December
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Vancouver approves wine sales in major grocery stores

Vancouver approves wine sales in major grocery stores

Move follows similar bylaws in a number of B.C. municipalities.
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