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Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb past 800

Sudden deaths during B.C. heat wave climb past 800

BC Coroners Service is now reporting 610 more sudden deaths across British Columbia during the heat wave when compared to the five-year average over the same seven-day period
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extended forecasts from saturday night 17 july to thursday 22 july for coastal british columbia issued by environment canada

extended forecasts from saturday night 17 july to thursday 22 july for coastal british columbia issued by environment canada

extended forecasts from saturday night 17 july to thursday 22 july for coastal british columbia issued by environment canada at 11:00 a.m. pdt friday 16 july 2021. the next scheduled forecast will be issued at 4:00 p.m. pdt.
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Pandemic accelerates exodus from city to suburbia

Pandemic accelerates exodus from city to suburbia

With newfound work flexibility, urbanites in British Columbia appear to be headed for greener pastures
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Heli-skiing pioneer Mike Wiegele dies

Heli-skiing pioneer Mike Wiegele dies

The fearless entrepreneur founded a helicopter-skiing business in the 1970s.
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RCMP to investigate racist tirade at B.C. vaccination clinic

RCMP to investigate racist tirade at B.C. vaccination clinic

Kelowna RCMP investigating racist tirade hurled at security guard by anti-vaccine protester
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B.C. to provide $12 million for residential school searches

B.C. to provide $12 million for residential school searches

Not enough for radar, excavation, forensic, assistance, First Nations leaders say
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Scammer looks to cash in on Kelowna crane tragedy

Scammer looks to cash in on Kelowna crane tragedy

Someone is trying to take advantage of people's compassion and generosity through a fraudulent GoFundMe campaign after a deadly crane accident took the lives of five people in Kelowna
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Like a 'dump fire': B.C. firefighters avoid toxic blaze at Lytton-area compost ranch

Like a 'dump fire': B.C. firefighters avoid toxic blaze at Lytton-area compost ranch

A spokesperson for the BC Wildfire Service said fire crews have completely avoided the Lytton, B.C., compost ranch due to toxic smoke. It's not clear what threats it poses to human health or the environment.
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B.C. government pledges pharmaceutical drug supply for users, addicts

B.C. government pledges pharmaceutical drug supply for users, addicts

Overdose death rate continues fatal upward trajectory across province
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Parkinson’s disease not a defence in two murders: court

Parkinson’s disease not a defence in two murders: court

“I’m guilty and know that I am guilty,” man told court
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