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Cultural ceremony brings uplifting end to South African firefighting mission in Prince George

Cultural ceremony brings uplifting end to South African firefighting mission in Prince George

Two-week deployment brought 215 fire specialists to douse blazes burning near Vanderhoof, Fort St. James
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Okanagan man gets five years for 'brutal' attack

Okanagan man gets five years for 'brutal' attack

The victim “has been affected mentally and physically. Her injuries are permanent.... She was the definition of vulnerable.”
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Photos: Mountie killed, two other officers hurt in Coquitlam City Centre shooting

Photos: Mountie killed, two other officers hurt in Coquitlam City Centre shooting

BC RCMP said Const. Frederick "Rick" O'Brien died in the line of duty in Coquitlam.
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Millions added to B.C. funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefighters

Millions added to B.C. funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefighters

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is providing more money to rural, First Nations and volunteer fire departments across the province.
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Coquitlam councillor Trish Mandewo named new UBCM president

Coquitlam councillor Trish Mandewo named new UBCM president

2023 UBCM priorities include climate change, drug decriminalization, treatment and recovery support, and housing.
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Eby pledges $85.75M for forest firefighting, housing and cancer care

Eby pledges $85.75M for forest firefighting, housing and cancer care

"We face a lot of challenges right now," Premier David Eby said.
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First days of autumn expected to be cool and damp over most of British Columbia

First days of autumn expected to be cool and damp over most of British Columbia

VANCOUVER — Much of British Columbia will welcome the first week of fall with wet, cool conditions after enduring a summer of drought. Autumn officially begins at 11:50 p.m.
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PST exemption on heating costs for northern B.C. homes proposed by UBCM

PST exemption on heating costs for northern B.C. homes proposed by UBCM

When mercury falls below -20 C, electric heat pumps are inefficient for heating northern homes.
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Protecting our children: SOGI - what is it and why it's needed

Protecting our children: SOGI - what is it and why it's needed

Among all LGBTQ2IA+ students, a whopping 42% report being victims of cyberbullying, and lesbian, gay and bisexual youth are seven times more likely to attempt suicide.
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David Foster and his '70s supergroup Skylark make B.C. Hall of Fame

David Foster and his '70s supergroup Skylark make B.C. Hall of Fame

BJ Cook, 81, and David Foster, 73, will attend a public induction ceremony for B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame set for 10:30 a.m. Friday.
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