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Minimum sentence for sexual touching of a young person unconstitutional, judge rules

Minimum sentence for sexual touching of a young person unconstitutional, judge rules

Judge rules minimum mandatory sentence 'invalid,' says it's disproportionate to offences on the lower end of the scale
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Yukon reports 32 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

Yukon reports 32 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

VANCOUVER — Yukon is reporting 32 new cases of COVID-19 over a three-day period, bringing the active case count to 69. Since the pandemic began, the territory has recorded 1,507 cases. Of those, the health authority says 1,429 have recovered.
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COVID-19 immunization clinics open to B.C. kids ages five to 11 on Monday

COVID-19 immunization clinics open to B.C. kids ages five to 11 on Monday

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says the government is pleased that so many parents are interested in ensuring their children are vaccinated for COVID-19.
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'I feel much better today': Abbotsford mayor confident city can hold off current floodwaters

'I feel much better today': Abbotsford mayor confident city can hold off current floodwaters

Floodgates have opened into the Fraser River
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Third storm to hit flooded B.C. with 'a relatively strong punch'

Third storm to hit flooded B.C. with 'a relatively strong punch'

A dangerous combination of snowmelt and 50 and 100 millimetres of rain could hit B.C.'s southwest, risking further flooding
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Highways 3, 99 reopen to essential traffic only

Highways 3, 99 reopen to essential traffic only

Expect delays
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Artwork unveiled for B.C. Ferries' new Salish Heron ferry

Artwork unveiled for B.C. Ferries' new Salish Heron ferry

The design for the Salish Heron, scheduled to begin service next spring, was created by artist Maynard Johnny Jr. of Penelakut First Nation.
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Victoria police release new photos on 9th anniversary of Emma Fillipoff's disappearance

Victoria police release new photos on 9th anniversary of Emma Fillipoff's disappearance

Detectives are hoping the photos will “spark” additional information that helps to resolve the case.
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Car plows into Nanaimo house, nearly hitting sleeping nine-year-old girl

Car plows into Nanaimo house, nearly hitting sleeping nine-year-old girl

Nanaimo RCMP said the car hit the central Nanaimo home about 10:30 p.m. with enough force that it was embedded in the foundation.
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'Don't blame it on your passengers!': Speeding Uber driver in Vancouver blames customers

'Don't blame it on your passengers!': Speeding Uber driver in Vancouver blames customers

Vancouver Police say the Uber driver tried to get out a hefty $368 fine
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