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Third B.C. poultry flock tests positive for avian flu in Kootenay region

Third B.C. poultry flock tests positive for avian flu in Kootenay region

VICTORIA — A small poultry flock in British Columbia's Kootenay region has tested positive for the avian flu, the third known outbreak in the province. A statement from B.C.
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B.C.'s coroner says inquest into Indigenous teen's death is in public interest

B.C.'s coroner says inquest into Indigenous teen's death is in public interest

VICTORIA — An inquest will be held to try to determine what happened to a 17-year-old Indigenous youth who was reported missing from his Abbotsford, B.C., group home in September 2020 and found dead in the closet of his bedroom four days later.
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B.C. disaster program upgraded to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disasters

B.C. disaster program upgraded to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disasters

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is overhauling its program that provides assistance after a disaster, making more people and businesses affected by last November's catastrophic flooding immediately eligible for help.
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Unsafe Amazon school chairs recalled in Canada. Here's what to do

Unsafe Amazon school chairs recalled in Canada. Here's what to do

Health Canada says the welding on the children's chairs is unsafe and can snap
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Sea to Sky shelter seeks help for 12 Himalayan cats

Sea to Sky shelter seeks help for 12 Himalayan cats

The 16-year-old felines have a number of pressing health issues.
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B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained

B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has introduced legislation that would allow people to get independent advice about their rights after they've been involuntarily detained for treatment of a severe mental health disorder.
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RCMP homicide probe follows apparent shooting near Maple Ridge in Metro Vancouver

RCMP homicide probe follows apparent shooting near Maple Ridge in Metro Vancouver

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — Mounties in Metro Vancouver say homicide investigators have been called after a man died from apparent gunshot wounds.
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Special legislature committee recommends B.C. move to a provincial police force

Special legislature committee recommends B.C. move to a provincial police force

VICTORIA — A committee appointed to reform British Columbia's Police Act recommends moving to a provincial police service to achieve a new vision of policing and community safety.
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UPDATE: Contaminated diesel sold in Prince George between April 5 and April 11, Tidewater says

UPDATE: Contaminated diesel sold in Prince George between April 5 and April 11, Tidewater says

Mechanical problem at the Prince George Refinery resulted in delivery of "diesel fuel that did not meet required specifications" Tidewater statement says
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B.C. judge commits one man for extradition to face U.S. drug trial, discharges another

B.C. judge commits one man for extradition to face U.S. drug trial, discharges another

Pair was indicted in 2019 for alleged conspiracy in connection with international drug scheme
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