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Suspicious package on front steps closes Nanaimo RCMP detachment

Suspicious package on front steps closes Nanaimo RCMP detachment

Nanaimo RCMP have called in explosives disposal unit
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B.C. unemployment rate drops despite trade war

B.C. unemployment rate drops despite trade war

Latest numbers from Statistics Canada show B.C.'s unemployment rate dropped 0.8 percentage points.
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Tugboat sinks in Vancouver Island harbour releasing 'atrocious' smell of gasoline

Tugboat sinks in Vancouver Island harbour releasing 'atrocious' smell of gasoline

Harbour authority and expert both say more needs to be done to prevent derelict boats from sinking and contaminating the ocean with toxic chemicals
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Vaccine the best measles prevention, not vitamins or 'parties': B.C. health official

Vaccine the best measles prevention, not vitamins or 'parties': B.C. health official

Vaccination rates have declined in recent years, B.C.'s deputy provincial health officer says
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Terry Fox's brother conquers 7,000-km, cross-Canada bike ride with team

Terry Fox's brother conquers 7,000-km, cross-Canada bike ride with team

Darrell Fox, and 7 other cyclists, finished ride where Terry's Marathon of Hope began
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Explosive device reported at Powell River waste facility was a prop: RCMP

Explosive device reported at Powell River waste facility was a prop: RCMP

Police say investigators believe the prop was not deliberately placed there
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Brian 'Fuzz' Morissette receives Courtenay’s highest honour

Brian 'Fuzz' Morissette receives Courtenay’s highest honour

City of Courtenay awards Freedom of the City award to long-time community volunteer, music advocate and behind-the-scenes organizer
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Alberta man on Canada-wide warrant with link to Okanagan last seen in Fort St. John

Alberta man on Canada-wide warrant with link to Okanagan last seen in Fort St. John

Justin Radcliffe was last seen in Fort St. John in February
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PETA critical of return to Canada Day fireworks in Langley Township

PETA critical of return to Canada Day fireworks in Langley Township

Animal rights group offers funds for alternative drone show to avoid frightening pets
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EV drivers in B.C. will no longer require a sticker to use HOV lanes

EV drivers in B.C. will no longer require a sticker to use HOV lanes

Change comes into effect Aug. 15.
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