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Snow blankets B.C.'s south coast while freezing conditions raise ice jam concerns

Snow blankets B.C.'s south coast while freezing conditions raise ice jam concerns

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada lifted all but a handful of the warnings that covered British Columbia on Thursday as frigid arctic air blanketed the province this week, but it has posted new storm watches for another system that was headed toward the
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Surrey RCMP search for suspect after shooting sends man to hospital

Surrey RCMP search for suspect after shooting sends man to hospital

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
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Police officer dragged but recovering after vehicle stop in Victoria

Police officer dragged but recovering after vehicle stop in Victoria

VICTORIA — Police say an officer is recovering from a leg injury after a traffic stop near downtown Victoria.
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New dump of snow headed for Metro Vancouver and B.C. Interior, as cold snap continues

New dump of snow headed for Metro Vancouver and B.C. Interior, as cold snap continues

VANCOUVER — Weather warnings covered most of British Columbia on Wednesday as bitter arctic winds sent temperatures plunging, and another round of snow could add new challenges to the bone-chilling conditions.
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B.C. Teachers Federation wants delay of school restart as COVID-19 cases surge

B.C. Teachers Federation wants delay of school restart as COVID-19 cases surge

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Teachers Federation wants the province to delay the start of the winter term in public schools across B.C. as cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 mount.
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B.C. health officials scheduled to provide an update on preliminary COVID-19 data

B.C. health officials scheduled to provide an update on preliminary COVID-19 data

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are scheduled to release an update today on COVID-19 cases, vaccinations, hospitalizations and deaths in the province. The health ministry reported 1,785 new cases of the virus in B.C. on Tuesday.
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British Columbia records 1,785 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday

British Columbia records 1,785 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are reporting 1,785 new cases of COVID-19. In a news release Tuesday, they say Fraser Health has the highest number of cases at 791. They say this data is preliminary.
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Chinese mobile phone giant pulling out of Canada amid security concerns

Chinese mobile phone giant pulling out of Canada amid security concerns

The state-owned China Mobile International (CMI) will cease operation in Canada due to fears expressed by the federal government
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Vancouver police nab driver for speeding in snowy and icy conditions

Vancouver police nab driver for speeding in snowy and icy conditions

"The posted speed limit is the maximum speed when [the] road is in good condition," emphasized the officer.
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CN Rail wins right to privately prosecute northern B.C. rail blockade participants

CN Rail wins right to privately prosecute northern B.C. rail blockade participants

The group was arrested on Feb. 24, 2020
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