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City of Kamloops committee looking at $120M performing arts centre

City of Kamloops committee looking at $120M performing arts centre

The city’s Build Kamloops program is considering a staff proposal to allocate $7 million to finish detailed design work for a performing arts centre
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It’s Hockey Day in Victoria and our cups runneth over

It’s Hockey Day in Victoria and our cups runneth over

Both the Stanley Cup and the Grey Cup are in town as Greater Victoria marks Hockey Day in Canada today with a festival at Ship Point. Plus, Victoria is featured during a 12.5-hour broadcast of NHL hockey games.
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Marine rescue team plucks bunny from boat in iced-over East Sooke cove

Marine rescue team plucks bunny from boat in iced-over East Sooke cove

The owner had left the rabbit behind on the cruiser moored in Anderson Cove, then became stuck in the ice
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Talks resume Saturday to avoid potential B.C. bus strike

Talks resume Saturday to avoid potential B.C. bus strike

VANCOUVER — Negotiations to reach a pay deal for transit supervisors and avert a potential bus strike in British Columbia's Lower Mainland are set to resume.
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Human remains found after Osoyoos, B.C., mobile home fire, RCMP say

Human remains found after Osoyoos, B.C., mobile home fire, RCMP say

OSOYOOS, B.C. — Mounties in Osoyoos say first responders have found human remains at the scene of a mobile home fire in the British Columbia Interior city.
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Toronto Public Library gradually recovering from hack, more services back in Feb

Toronto Public Library gradually recovering from hack, more services back in Feb

TORONTO — Canada's largest public library system is gradually restoring more of its services after an October cyberattack brought down its website and likely exposed sensitive employee information.
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Owner of nightclub damaged in downtown explosion files lawsuit against City of Prince George

Owner of nightclub damaged in downtown explosion files lawsuit against City of Prince George

Claim contends city parks worker left seriously injured in Aug. 22 blast reported strong smell of gas the day before the blast that leveled former Achillion restaurant
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2025 Invictus Games brand reveal to take place Jan. 23

2025 Invictus Games brand reveal to take place Jan. 23

Indigenous artists Levi Nelson, Mack Paul, Ray Natraoro and Olivia George designed the brand for the upcoming event
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BC Hydro preparing for long-term surge in demand for electricity

BC Hydro preparing for long-term surge in demand for electricity

Hydro boss Chris O'Riley offers his take on how the energy provider will spend $36 billion on infrastructure over the next decade
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Victoria buys two lots on Blanshard Street to create new downtown park

Victoria buys two lots on Blanshard Street to create new downtown park

Two adjoining properties totalling 25,000 square feet had been home to the now-closed Romeo’s restaurant and Urbana Kitchens
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