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'At the mercy of Mother Nature': B.C. hydrologist warns of increasing flood risk

'At the mercy of Mother Nature': B.C. hydrologist warns of increasing flood risk

Heavy rain, hot weather and severe thunderstorms are all potential flood risks for B.C. right now.
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Jimi Hendrix flaming guitar stunt nets Vancouver burn victim $200,000

Jimi Hendrix flaming guitar stunt nets Vancouver burn victim $200,000

A guitarist's attempt to recreate rocker Jimi Hendrix's flaming guitar stunt resulted in significant leg burns to a Vancouver concert-goer who had to give up dreams of being a dancer as a result.
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B.C. Liberal Leader Falcon fined $500 for late campaign report

B.C. Liberal Leader Falcon fined $500 for late campaign report

Kevin Falcon is among three of the six contenders for the recent party leadership who will have to pay $500 for filing their campaign reports late with Elections BC.
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Accused in Kitsilano park caretaker homicide to plead not guilty

Accused in Kitsilano park caretaker homicide to plead not guilty

The second-degree murder case of the man accused in the death of a much-loved Vancouver musician and park caretaker is moving forward to a preliminary hearing in July.
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Ticket holders for nixed Vancouver electric car race still in refund limbo

Ticket holders for nixed Vancouver electric car race still in refund limbo

About 33,000 tickets to Canadian E-Fest had been sold before the event's cancellation, the promoter says.
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Man hit by taxi driver in B.C. hotel parking lot awarded $206,000

Man hit by taxi driver in B.C. hotel parking lot awarded $206,000

The accident has had "a profound effect" on the man's physical abilities and mood, a B.C. judge has ruled.
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River Forecast Centre reports flood risk 'increased significantly' in B.C. last month

River Forecast Centre reports flood risk 'increased significantly' in B.C. last month

The cause for major flooding would be a period of cool temperatures and wet weather followed by a lengthy heat wave.
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Immigration board rules B.C. man's marriage to Dominican woman is genuine

Immigration board rules B.C. man's marriage to Dominican woman is genuine

Despite the quick engagement, the marriage seems genuine.
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Rising gas prices hitting bottom line of businesses that move people and goods

Rising gas prices hitting bottom line of businesses that move people and goods

Gas prices are going up across the country, but are highest in B.C., where they hit $2.219 a litre in parts of Greater Victoria and Metro Vancouver this week.
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'Shame on Canada': Jeers heard in court as Burnaby pipeline protester sentenced

'Shame on Canada': Jeers heard in court as Burnaby pipeline protester sentenced

A man convicted of violating a Trans Mountain court injunction has been jailed by a B.C. Supreme Court judge for 28 days.
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