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Environment Canada warns of heavy rain for parts of northern B.C., flood watch posted

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain for parts of northern B.C., flood watch posted

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada warns prolonged rains will drench parts of northern B.C. over the weekend, raising the potential for localized flooding.
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U.S. officials stop boat with 1,400 pounds of meth headed toward Canada

U.S. officials stop boat with 1,400 pounds of meth headed toward Canada

SEATTLE — U.S. authorities say they stopped a small boat carrying a large shipment of methamphetamine after they saw it riding low in the water near the Canadian border with Washington state. U.S.
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World Cup controversy set to spark $10M compensation claim against Canadian Soccer Association

World Cup controversy set to spark $10M compensation claim against Canadian Soccer Association

Iranian government official lashes out at CSA for cancelling World Cup tune-up match in BC Place.
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What do pipelines have to do with reconciliation?

What do pipelines have to do with reconciliation?

First Nation environmental assessments and ownership are the new way of doing business
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J-Pod back in Salish Sea, with healthy female calf

J-Pod back in Salish Sea, with healthy female calf

Presence of J-Pod in Island waters so soon in season regarded as a good sign
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Convicted offender sold toys at Prince George convention

Convicted offender sold toys at Prince George convention

The operator of Galactic Funko was convicted of luring a child online in 2006.
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Surrey man dies from injuries in Whalley-area shooting

Surrey man dies from injuries in Whalley-area shooting

SURREY, B.C. — The RCMP say a 58-year-old Surrey man has died after suffering serious injuries in a shooting in the city's Whalley neighbourhood last weekend. The Mounties have identified the victim as Michael Gordon Brown.
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Bitcoin mining coming to Prince George, Mackenzie

Bitcoin mining coming to Prince George, Mackenzie

Australian tech company Iris Energy is investing millions in two new data centres in northern B.C.
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B.C. cannabis company loses bid to suppress disaffected shareholder

B.C. cannabis company loses bid to suppress disaffected shareholder

Emerald Health Sciences sought an injunction against a shareholder who raised concerns about company ties to a major U.S. fraud investigation.
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B.C. financial regulator advises three-day 'cooling-off' period for homebuyers

B.C. financial regulator advises three-day 'cooling-off' period for homebuyers

VANCOUVER — The regulator for British Columbia's real estate sector has recommended that the province adopt a so-called "cooling-off" period of three business days to protect people buying a home, through legislation tabled this spring.
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