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OKIB chief shrugs over pope's residential school apology

OKIB chief shrugs over pope's residential school apology

"What I think is ... after remaining quiet all along, is the apology genuine?" said OKIB Chief Byron Louis.
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North Shore monkeypox vaccine clinics kick off during Pride Week

North Shore monkeypox vaccine clinics kick off during Pride Week

Virus 'on the radar' of LGBTQ community. Those at risk can book appointment for vaccine in VCH.
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More B.C. heat records fall, conditions prompt flood watch, but no heat emergency

More B.C. heat records fall, conditions prompt flood watch, but no heat emergency

VANCOUVER — Temperature records are melting across British Columbia as a prolonged heat spell grips the province but Emergency Management BC says it is not anticipating an extreme heat emergency.
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Single ‘sextortionist’ targeted Amanda Todd using 22 aliases, prosecution says

Single ‘sextortionist’ targeted Amanda Todd using 22 aliases, prosecution says

Harassing messages are “all driving at the same point,” Crown counsel tells court. “These are written by one person”
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Heat warnings cover most of B.C., as records set, Metro Vancouver air quality falls

Heat warnings cover most of B.C., as records set, Metro Vancouver air quality falls

VANCOUVER — High temperatures across much of British Columbia this week have seen communities step up measures to offer relief, in the aftermath of last year's heat dome crisis.
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Online tormenter taunted, threatened Amanda Todd on Facebook, prosecutors tell court

Online tormenter taunted, threatened Amanda Todd on Facebook, prosecutors tell court

Port Coquitlam teen faced unrelenting pressure to perform explicit acts online, Crown says in closing arguments of 'sextortion' trial of extradited Dutch man.
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Catering workers at Vancouver International Airport issued 72-hour strike notice

Catering workers at Vancouver International Airport issued 72-hour strike notice

One of the protestors said he has been working for Gate Gourmet for 26 years at YVR but his wage is still around $22 per hour.
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Milos’s mission: BC man delivers medical supplies to Ukraine

Milos’s mission: BC man delivers medical supplies to Ukraine

Milos Pospisil of Gibsons joined Project Volya after bringing toys and relief support to refugees in Poland earlier this year
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Trees need help after weeks with no rain and now 30 C temperatures

Trees need help after weeks with no rain and now 30 C temperatures

Many trees are under stress because of dry, hot weather. A tree expert offers guidance on how to keep trees healthy.
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First Nations officially take over B.C. Hydro lands in Rock Bay

First Nations officially take over B.C. Hydro lands in Rock Bay

"This means so much to our people," said Esquimalt Chief Robert Thomas, "to be able to share in the economic benefits of this land is going to be a beautiful thing for both nations."
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