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Federal government announces $19M for Science World upgrades in B.C.

Federal government announces $19M for Science World upgrades in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Infrastructure Canada says $19 million in upgrades to Vancouver's Science World will increase the facility's lifespan and reduce its energy consumption by more than 40 per cent.
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B.C. ranch-owning pilot dead, two passengers injured in private helicopter crash

B.C. ranch-owning pilot dead, two passengers injured in private helicopter crash

INVERMERE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police in southeastern British Columbia say a ranch owner is dead after the helicopter they were piloting crashed on Tuesday evening. Columbia Valley RCMP say they got the call at about 7 p.m.
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'His eyes seemed wild': Officers in fatal shooting testify at coroners inquest

'His eyes seemed wild': Officers in fatal shooting testify at coroners inquest

Const. Dylan Clarkson said the mother of 27-year-old Christopher Bloomfield had warned them ‘he would go ballistic when police arrived’
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CBC broadcaster Rick Cluff, ex-host of Vancouver's The Early Edition, dead at 74

CBC broadcaster Rick Cluff, ex-host of Vancouver's The Early Edition, dead at 74

VANCOUVER — Former CBC radio journalist and personality Rick Cluff, who has died at the age of 74, is being remembered for allowing guests to be themselves on air and always supporting his colleagues and community.
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Van driver hurt after road-rage shooting at Richmond, B.C., intersection: RCMP

Van driver hurt after road-rage shooting at Richmond, B.C., intersection: RCMP

RICHMOND, B.C. — Police in Richmond, B.C., are seeking witnesses to a "reckless and brazen" road-rage incident in which a car passenger pulled out a gun and shot at a van driver at an intersection.
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Sixteen-year-old girl dies after fentanyl overdose in Prince George, B.C.: RCMP

Sixteen-year-old girl dies after fentanyl overdose in Prince George, B.C.: RCMP

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Police in Prince George, B.C., say a 16-year old girl who was taken to hospital last week after a drug overdose has died.
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Business steps up to equip Langford Lake with life-rings

Business steps up to equip Langford Lake with life-rings

Ryan Oakley, owner of True North Group estate liquidation services, says he has purchased five dock-edge life-rings and he’s just waiting for a green light from the city to install them.
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Central Saanich man qualifies for World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas

Central Saanich man qualifies for World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas

Edward Bergman qualified through playing a $1,200 satellite tournament on GGPoker, an online poker room
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20 homes affected in flash flooding west of Kamloops, B.C.: emergency officials

20 homes affected in flash flooding west of Kamloops, B.C.: emergency officials

SAVONA, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Officials say a flash flood west of Kamloops, B.C., has impacted at least 20 homes in the community of Savona, but no injuries have been reported.
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Long-awaited navigation centre planned for Nanaimo

Long-awaited navigation centre planned for Nanaimo

Land lease would be effective in early July with centre expected to open in early 2025
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