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B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained

B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has introduced legislation that would allow people to get independent advice about their rights after they've been involuntarily detained for treatment of a severe mental health disorder.
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RCMP homicide probe follows apparent shooting near Maple Ridge in Metro Vancouver

RCMP homicide probe follows apparent shooting near Maple Ridge in Metro Vancouver

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — Mounties in Metro Vancouver say homicide investigators have been called after a man died from apparent gunshot wounds.
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Special legislature committee recommends B.C. move to a provincial police force

Special legislature committee recommends B.C. move to a provincial police force

VICTORIA — A committee appointed to reform British Columbia's Police Act recommends moving to a provincial police service to achieve a new vision of policing and community safety.
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UPDATE: Contaminated diesel sold in Prince George between April 5 and April 11, Tidewater says

UPDATE: Contaminated diesel sold in Prince George between April 5 and April 11, Tidewater says

Mechanical problem at the Prince George Refinery resulted in delivery of "diesel fuel that did not meet required specifications" Tidewater statement says
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B.C. judge commits one man for extradition to face U.S. drug trial, discharges another

B.C. judge commits one man for extradition to face U.S. drug trial, discharges another

Pair was indicted in 2019 for alleged conspiracy in connection with international drug scheme
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Even in recession, lumber demand expected to be high

Even in recession, lumber demand expected to be high

Despite rising interest, mortgage rates, new housing starts expected to remain strong in U.S.
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More charges in killing of Richmond underground banker

More charges in killing of Richmond underground banker

Second person faces charges in connection with 2020 murder of Jian Jun Zhu
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B.C. announces $19 million in funding to Forests Ministry to fight climate change

B.C. announces $19 million in funding to Forests Ministry to fight climate change

VANCOUVER — Both sides on the issue of old-growth logging in British Columbia are so polarized they "can't see the forest for the trees," Forests Minister Katrine Conroy said Thursday.
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Photos: Least weasel scurries through Squamish Estuary

Photos: Least weasel scurries through Squamish Estuary

Least weasels are the smallest carnivorous predator in the world.
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Supply chain pain may last past summer for B.C.’s car dealers

Supply chain pain may last past summer for B.C.’s car dealers

Number of new cars available to dealerships in the province hits record low
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