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Minor among 13 arrested at blockade protesting old-growth logging on Vancouver Island

Minor among 13 arrested at blockade protesting old-growth logging on Vancouver Island

LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — Another 13 people, including a minor, were arrested as RCMP officers continued to enforce a BC Supreme Court injunction order in the Fairy Creek Watershed area.
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B.C. reports one death and 1,434 new COVID-19 cases over three days

B.C. reports one death and 1,434 new COVID-19 cases over three days

VICTORIA — British Columbia has 1,434 more cases of COVID-19 in the last three days for an average of 478 cases per day. A statement from the Health Ministry says there are now 5,090 active infections across B.C.
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Two B.C. mutual fund dealers suspended five years, fined $15,000

Two B.C. mutual fund dealers suspended five years, fined $15,000

Tuomo Tapio Kostamo in Prince George and Matthew de Haan in Abbotsford have been penalized by the Mutual Fund Dealers Association for unauthorized activity
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Chinese spying, disease theft a ‘grave concern,’ says human rights lawyer

Chinese spying, disease theft a ‘grave concern,’ says human rights lawyer

End secrecy about possible Winnipeg COVID theft: David Matas
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As wildfires rage, Premier Horgan on holiday until Thursday

As wildfires rage, Premier Horgan on holiday until Thursday

The premier addressed the wildfires on Twitter on Sunday.
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Drought conditions lead to oil and gas industry water diversion stoppages

Drought conditions lead to oil and gas industry water diversion stoppages

Conditions escalating concerns for fish, aquatic resources, community supply
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Stay off wildfire-affected highways for non-essential travel, B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation urges

Stay off wildfire-affected highways for non-essential travel, B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation urges

If you must travel, government officials are asking motorists not to stop along the highway.
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B.C. couple on capsized boat in Bella Coola identified; one person found dead, two missing

B.C. couple on capsized boat in Bella Coola identified; one person found dead, two missing

The boat was identified as a fishing guide boat from a local lodge, according to police.
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Wildfire continues to keep Coquihalla Highway closed

Wildfire continues to keep Coquihalla Highway closed

Drivers are being asked to detour via Highway 3 or Highway 1.
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Federal vaccine mandate sparks talk of what B.C. will do

Federal vaccine mandate sparks talk of what B.C. will do

"We’re looking at all measures to protect people and keep communities safe," says B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix
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