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More evacuation alerts as wildfire near Ashcroft grows over 5,000 hectares

More evacuation alerts as wildfire near Ashcroft grows over 5,000 hectares

Alerts include areas north of Spences Bridge to Ashcroft
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Wildlife group concerned over 603 B.C. black bears put down in 2023

Wildlife group concerned over 603 B.C. black bears put down in 2023

Number a leap up from the eight-year average of 535
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Courtenay councillors say Gaza conflict a 'complicated issue'

Courtenay councillors say Gaza conflict a 'complicated issue'

Comox Valley for Palestine asks council about their response to Gaza crisis
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UPDATE: Wildfires erupt near Nelson, Slocan Valley, north Kootenay lake

UPDATE: Wildfires erupt near Nelson, Slocan Valley, north Kootenay lake

Information will be updated when available from BC Wildfire Service
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Woman ordered to pay ex $450 for Coldplay ticket she thought was a gift

Woman ordered to pay ex $450 for Coldplay ticket she thought was a gift

Civil Resolution Tribunal rules no specific conduct demonstrated to show intent
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Island Health grant helps NIC students handle pain and stress management

Island Health grant helps NIC students handle pain and stress management

'As the toxic drug crisis continues to deeply affect communities in our region and beyond, providing people with the tools to safely manage workplace injuries and stressors is imperative to reduce harms and save lives'
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Massive cross-B.C. move to get steel building to Oak Bay a 'first of its kind'

Massive cross-B.C. move to get steel building to Oak Bay a 'first of its kind'

Trip west required approvals from 2 provincial governments and every community the convoy crossed from Lethbridge to Oak Bay
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FireSmart meeting abruptly adjourned by Shetland Creek Wildfire

FireSmart meeting abruptly adjourned by Shetland Creek Wildfire

Damador Paquette said many residents evacuated to Cache Creek as a FireSmart meeting was cut short by wildfire.
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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Whistler Village stabbing

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Whistler Village stabbing

Stabbing occurred after an altercation broke out between two groups in August 2021
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2 dead, 1 seriously injured in plane crash at Tofino airport

2 dead, 1 seriously injured in plane crash at Tofino airport

The crash happened just before 1 p.m.
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