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B.C. Liberal Leader Falcon takes legislature seat; knocks museum 'vanity project'

B.C. Liberal Leader Falcon takes legislature seat; knocks museum 'vanity project'

VICTORIA — British Columbia Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon said that if elected premier he would halt plans to build a new Royal B.C. Museum, calling it a "billion-dollar vanity project" after he took his seat in the legislature.
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Washing machine in Richmond strata living room uninvolved in leak, says owner

Washing machine in Richmond strata living room uninvolved in leak, says owner

A strata-banned washing machine first found in a kitchen dishwasher space and then a living room had nothing to do with a Richmond strata leak, the owner told B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal.
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BC announces local government $76-million climate action fund

BC announces local government $76-million climate action fund

The new funding program aims to help local governments mitigate impacts of flooding, extreme heat or plan for changes.
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Vancouver police think speed was factor after car crosses into traffic, takes flight

Vancouver police think speed was factor after car crosses into traffic, takes flight

Vancouver police say they believe speed was a factor in a four-car collision that killed one person and sent two others to hospital on Monday.
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Branch pierced Texas man's eye, went into his brain, in West Coast Trail accident

Branch pierced Texas man's eye, went into his brain, in West Coast Trail accident

A Texas man is recovering in Victoria General Hospital after a branch pierced his left eye and rammed into his skull when he fell off a log while hiking on the rugged West Coast Trail.
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One charged after weekend shooting at Squamish Nation community of X̱wemelch’stn

One charged after weekend shooting at Squamish Nation community of X̱wemelch’stn

A Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) member was injured in an early morning shooting at X̱wemelch’stn Saturday (May 14).
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BC SPCA launches “pay-as-you-can” adoption promotion for small animals

BC SPCA launches “pay-as-you-can” adoption promotion for small animals

Companion animals come in all shapes and sizes
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Helen Hughes, former Victoria councillor who devoted her life to helping others, dies at 89

Helen Hughes, former Victoria councillor who devoted her life to helping others, dies at 89

“Social justice was really her thing. She really worked hard to ensure those that did not have a voice had a voice."
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MARS Wildlife Centre shutting to the public because of avian flu threat

MARS Wildlife Centre shutting to the public because of avian flu threat

The MARS Wildlife Centre north of Courtenay is closing to the public temporarily after avian influenza was found this week in a small poultry flock in the Comox Valley.
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Youth fleeing Prince George police struck by vehicle

Youth fleeing Prince George police struck by vehicle

He was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
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