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Rain welcome but it won't be enough to extinguish B.C. wildfire risk

Rain welcome but it won't be enough to extinguish B.C. wildfire risk

VANCOUVER — Scattered rain across parts of British Columbia is welcome in the fight against wildfires, but it would take a week of sustained precipitation to extinguish the risk, an official with the BC Wildfire Service said.
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Former Interior Health top doctor jailed 5.5 years for child sex crimes in Alberta

Former Interior Health top doctor jailed 5.5 years for child sex crimes in Alberta

The former chief medical health officer of Interior Health has been sentenced to 5.5 years in federal prison for sex crimes involving a child.
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Sexual inquiries, Asian accents and mimicking stutters: B.C. teacher banned for misconduct

Sexual inquiries, Asian accents and mimicking stutters: B.C. teacher banned for misconduct

A Chilliwack high school teacher has been barred from re-certification for 10 years after repeated warnings about his conduct toward students.
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Endangered white pelicans spotted on Island

Endangered white pelicans spotted on Island

The large fish-eating birds with elongated bills have been seen at Cattle Point in Oak Bay, Panama Flats and Swan Lake in Saanich and in North Saanich near Victoria International Airport.
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TRU dean says visual arts space could be put to much better use if program axed

TRU dean says visual arts space could be put to much better use if program axed

Visual arts averages 730 course enrolments over a five-year average, meaning the program is operating at roughly 17 per cent scheduling capacity.
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Former lawyer suspended after sexually harassing a client

Former lawyer suspended after sexually harassing a client

The incident happened during a meeting the lawyer requested with a client at Victoria courthouse in October 2020.
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Doctors, nurses volunteer to help keep hospitals running amid road closure

Doctors, nurses volunteer to help keep hospitals running amid road closure

Island Health has been flying in health care workers to maintain acute and emergency care at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni and Tofino General Hospital
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Cameron Bluffs wildfire creates challenges for business and tourism

Cameron Bluffs wildfire creates challenges for business and tourism

Water trucks deployed to help control dust on gravel road detour.
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Richmond gets $1M to set up new commercial food hub

Richmond gets $1M to set up new commercial food hub

Food hubs provide shared spaces and supports for local food processors and contribute to food security: B.C. government
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Highway 4 to remain closed for at least another 10 days

Highway 4 to remain closed for at least another 10 days

Single-lane alternating traffic is expected to be moving along the highway by the weekend of June 24-25, the Transportation Ministry says
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