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B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

VICTORIA — British Columbia's population is projected to reach 7.9 million by 2046 according to official projections and statistics that suggest the province is experiencing the fastest growth in 50 years. The new B.C.
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Police say two-year-old child hit by vehicle near Falkland, B.C., has died

Police say two-year-old child hit by vehicle near Falkland, B.C., has died

VERNON, B.C. — Mounties in the North Okanagan say they are investigating the death of a two-year-old child. Police say they were called Monday afternoon to help ambulance staff who responded after the child had been hit by a vehicle.
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FRS Clipper resumes weekend service between Victoria and Seattle next month

FRS Clipper resumes weekend service between Victoria and Seattle next month

The Clipper V will offer daily round-trips Feb. 16-19 and Feb. 23-26
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Powerful wind gusts down trees, cause widespread power outages across Prince George

Powerful wind gusts down trees, cause widespread power outages across Prince George

BC Hydro crews first dispatched about 2:20 a.m. Tuesday; storm moves into Peace region
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Island's snowpack particularly low; could signal bad fire season

Island's snowpack particularly low; could signal bad fire season

Lack of snow means fuels like trees and deadfall will likely dry out earlier, which typically leads to fires earlier in the year
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Censured former Strathcona Regional District director wins appeal over legal costs

Censured former Strathcona Regional District director wins appeal over legal costs

Noba Anderson went to court after being censured for sharing confidential information with her own lawyer
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Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

Thompson Rivers University axes fine arts program

The board voted 6-2 to discontinue TRU's visual arts major, minor, diploma and certificate, which will be phased out over the next three years.
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Kelowna man who sexually abused daughter jailed for eight years

Kelowna man who sexually abused daughter jailed for eight years

Police estimated the child was somewhere between one and four years old when the abuse occurred.
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March 31st deadline looming for federal aid program for Ukrainian war refugees coming to Canada

March 31st deadline looming for federal aid program for Ukrainian war refugees coming to Canada

Prince George For Ukraine prepared for wave of newcomers applying for resettlement supports that would bring them to northern B.C.
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'Opposition' councillors host Vancouver park board town hall

'Opposition' councillors host Vancouver park board town hall

Christine Boyle, Adriane Carr, Pete Fry lead Feb. 1 forum at city hall.
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