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‘Serious health risk’: Mindblow energy drink recalled in Canada

‘Serious health risk’: Mindblow energy drink recalled in Canada

'“L-Dopa, also known as levodopa, is a prescription drug that is combined with other drug ingredients in anti-Parkinson's medications,' notes the recall
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Former diplomat calls provincial government Weibo account 'irresponsible to the extreme'

Former diplomat calls provincial government Weibo account 'irresponsible to the extreme'

The B.C. government has launched an account on the Chinese-language social media app Weibo, six months after banning TikTok on government devices
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Richmond-based animal charity opens doors for cats escaping Kelowna wildfires

Richmond-based animal charity opens doors for cats escaping Kelowna wildfires

The City of Kelowna has declared a state of emergency
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued as wildfires rage in the Southern Interior

Severe thunderstorm watch issued as wildfires rage in the Southern Interior

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Central and North Okanagan as extreme fire conditions continue.
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Devastation caused by Kelowna area wildfire still unclear

Devastation caused by Kelowna area wildfire still unclear

The extent of devastation caused by the McDougall Creek wildfire burning around the city of Kelowna, B.C., should be known later this morning
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Rob Shaw: Eby slowly but surely susses out his ministers' intentions

Rob Shaw: Eby slowly but surely susses out his ministers' intentions

The election is a year away, but decisions on the cabinet will be made soon to prepare
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Red hot Firemen claim 2023 Bowen Fastpitch crown

Red hot Firemen claim 2023 Bowen Fastpitch crown

It’s the second championship for the Firemen in the past three seasons
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B.C. family evacuates from wildfire with eight kids

B.C. family evacuates from wildfire with eight kids

Sean Donovan, the owner of Baby Rae’s Pizza in Oliver, said his wife received an evacuation alert on Tuesday night and 20 minutes later, it turned into an order.
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Community grants recognize range of Island efforts

Community grants recognize range of Island efforts

Eleven Bowen projects receiving funding support
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Opinion: A flawed investigative body fails to curb RCMP sexual misconduct

Opinion: A flawed investigative body fails to curb RCMP sexual misconduct

The scourge of workplace violence necessitates a seismic shift in our perspective and response. Decisive action is required to prevent and end this crisis within the RCMP and other police forces.
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