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B.C. sexual violence trial delay due to COVID-19 OK, court rules

B.C. sexual violence trial delay due to COVID-19 OK, court rules

The defence wanted a Quebec witness to appear in person in B.C. court at the height of the pandemic.
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B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Liberal Party will officially become known as BC United on Wednesday, a move the party says gives voters 18 months to become familiar with the new name before the 2024 fixed election date.
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West Vancouver lab aims to restore world's lost kelp forests

West Vancouver lab aims to restore world's lost kelp forests

Work being done in the West Vancouver lab could be of ‘Planetary significance,’ Ocean Wise says
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BBC reality TV show highlights difficulties of travelling in northern B.C.

BBC reality TV show highlights difficulties of travelling in northern B.C.

The Amazing-Race type show had contestants relying on hitchhiking to get to Prince Rupert
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Judge rules against B.C. logging company's request to probe environmentalists' social media info

Judge rules against B.C. logging company's request to probe environmentalists' social media info

Granting such an order for information “would have a chilling effect” on a group’s activities in support of their political and social aims.
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Crew shortages and bad weather impact B.C. Ferries sailings

Crew shortages and bad weather impact B.C. Ferries sailings

B.C. Ferries added more than 180 extra sailings on major routes to accommodate an expected 400,000 passengers and 160,000 vehicles between Thursday and Monday on the busy Easter long weekend.
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Animal tranquilizer found in only small portion of Island street-drug supply

Animal tranquilizer found in only small portion of Island street-drug supply

Of more concern on the Island is the presence in opioid samples of benzodiazepines, which, like xylazine, do not respond to naloxone.
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Newcomer's neighbourhood maps highlight hidden gems

Newcomer's neighbourhood maps highlight hidden gems

Masami Teramachi creates community maps that are whimsical and person, showing secret paths, hidden gems and favourite haunts for coffee as well as local characters
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Province's housing program short on detail and direction, some mayors say

Province's housing program short on detail and direction, some mayors say

Vague plan to allow up to four units on single-family lots suggests varying impacts on communities may not have been thought through, says Oak Bay mayor
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Lottery winner Scott Gurney doesn't want your Bitcoin (it's a scam)

Lottery winner Scott Gurney doesn't want your Bitcoin (it's a scam)

Several fake Facebook accounts have popped up since the Sidney man came forward to claim his $55-million lottery prize, and some of them appear to be scamming people out of cash.
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