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B.C. expected to stay hotter than average through September

B.C. expected to stay hotter than average through September

The superintendent of predictive services with the BC Wildfire Service said "this fire season is trending similar to 2020 and 2011, so far."
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Attempted murder charge dropped in Horseshoe Bay stabbing

Attempted murder charge dropped in Horseshoe Bay stabbing

A 33-year Chase woman was charged in June with the attempted murder of her husband following a late-night altercation in a West Van motel room. All charges have now been dropped.
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Enbridge invests in Woodfibre LNG project

Enbridge invests in Woodfibre LNG project

Activists question the increased price tag of $5.1 billion, up from $1.6 billion; Woodfibre says costs now include the accompanying FortisBC pipeline project.
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B.C.’s COVID-19 hospitalizations tick down slightly

B.C.’s COVID-19 hospitalizations tick down slightly

While hospitalizations have dropped, deaths have grown over the past week.
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TSB finds severe turbulence caused helicopter to crash on Bowen Island

TSB finds severe turbulence caused helicopter to crash on Bowen Island

The Bell 212 hit a patch of severe turbulence over Howe Sound the morning of March 5, 2021, resulting in a crash on Bowen Island, the Transportation Safety Board has found.
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Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for ground-level ozone

Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for ground-level ozone

According to the Air Quality Health Index, eastern parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley show an AQHI index value of moderate risk.
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Gas prices are dipping: Where to find the best deals in Metro Vancouver

Gas prices are dipping: Where to find the best deals in Metro Vancouver

Sick of paying for gas in B.C.? Take advantage of the predicted drop in prices on July 23.
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Bowen council reaffirms Mount Gardner and Woodfibre LNG decisions

Bowen council reaffirms Mount Gardner and Woodfibre LNG decisions

Despite split votes, council will again voice their opposition to both projects
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Serious COVID-19 infections dip slightly in B.C.

Serious COVID-19 infections dip slightly in B.C.

Hospitalizations, the ICU patient count and deaths are all slightly below that of a week ago
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marks first trip to Bowen Island

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marks first trip to Bowen Island

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise Tuesday morning stop on Bowen to discuss ocean protection
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