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Fish farmers launch legal challenge of fish farm closures

Fish farmers launch legal challenge of fish farm closures

Salmon farmers and First Nations file for judicial review of Discovery Islands decision
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Hate crimes unit joins probe of international student's assault in Kelowna, B.C.

Hate crimes unit joins probe of international student's assault in Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA, B.C. — RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say it's members are consulting with its hate crimes team to ensure that if there are any elements of hate that they are property identified in the attack on an international student in the city.
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B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia pharmacist has been disciplined for claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and falsifying provincial health records to hide his unvaccinated status.
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Chemainus man not criminally responsible for fatal 2016 stabbing

Chemainus man not criminally responsible for fatal 2016 stabbing

Colin John pleaded guilty in November 2021 to the second-degree murder of Derek Descoteau and the aggravated assault of Janelle Guyatt.
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Alfred the Flowerman, a local Victoria legend, dies at 77

Alfred the Flowerman, a local Victoria legend, dies at 77

Always wearing a tuxedo, Alfred Sillem would travel from place to place and offer his wares to whomever wanted a little something to brighten the evening.
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Two years after Kenneth Craig was fatally shot, his father is still seeking answers

Two years after Kenneth Craig was fatally shot, his father is still seeking answers

“The thing is, you can't get any closure. I go to his grave once a week to spend time with him, but he shouldn't be there. He was only 35 when he was shot," said father Tim Craig.
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B.C. anesthesiologist facing second sexual assault charge after moving his practice

B.C. anesthesiologist facing second sexual assault charge after moving his practice

DELTA, B.C. — An anesthesiologist in British Columbia is facing a second charge of sexual assault. Police in Delta, B.C., say Dr.
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MP Dan Albas condemns race-based attack on international student in Kelowna

MP Dan Albas condemns race-based attack on international student in Kelowna

“This was a hate crime committed by cowards who should be punished severely.”
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Sexual assault charges laid against Surrey/Delta doctor

Sexual assault charges laid against Surrey/Delta doctor

The investigation started with the Surrey RCMP in 2020.
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CUPE workers begin full-scale strike, halting bus service across B.C.'s Fraser Valley

CUPE workers begin full-scale strike, halting bus service across B.C.'s Fraser Valley

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Bus service across most of B.C.'s Fraser Valley, from Abbotsford to Hope, has been halted by a strike.
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