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B.C., Alberta backcountry users warned of avalanche dangers

B.C., Alberta backcountry users warned of avalanche dangers

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — A special public avalanche warning has been issued for parts of British Columbia and Alberta's backcountry about the potential for triggering large avalanches.
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Telus CEO says 5G deployment "a marathon not a sprint"

Telus CEO says 5G deployment "a marathon not a sprint"

VANCOUVER — As Telus Corp. accelerates investments into its 5G network, CEO Darren Entwistle expects commercialization to take time while the company focuses on developing the right product services and applications.
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Three charged after police investigation nets $30M in drugs

Three charged after police investigation nets $30M in drugs

Charges have been approved against three men after a sweeping police investigation that resulted in the seizure of $30 million in drugs in 2020, including high-concentration fentanyl.
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Sea to Sky among several areas with special avalanche warning in effect

Sea to Sky among several areas with special avalanche warning in effect

Delays expected Friday on Highway 99 north of Pemberton with avalanche control work planned
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Trades worker shortage worsens through pandemic

Trades worker shortage worsens through pandemic

An estimated 64,000 additional tradespeople will be needed in B.C. over the next 10 years
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Vancouver Island First Nation ready to search for unmarked graves at former school

Vancouver Island First Nation ready to search for unmarked graves at former school

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — A Vancouver Island First Nation says it has taken the first steps toward locating possible unmarked graves at the former site of the Alberni Indian Residential School.
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B.C.-wide recall of chicken nuggets due to salmonella

B.C.-wide recall of chicken nuggets due to salmonella

Check your fridge!
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Lytton gets funding to help cover lost tax revenue, repair infrastructure and replace bylaws destroyed in wildfire

Lytton gets funding to help cover lost tax revenue, repair infrastructure and replace bylaws destroyed in wildfire

More money is flowing to the Village of Lytton as it tries to rebuild after the last summer's wildfire
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Zim Kingston, which spilled containers into sea, leaves Canadian waters, heads to Hong Kong

Zim Kingston, which spilled containers into sea, leaves Canadian waters, heads to Hong Kong

The Zim Kingston container ship is sailing west to Hong Kong, with an expected arrival on Feb. 21.
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Bear Henry turns up safe, survived on 'beans and snow' on Caycuse Mountain

Bear Henry turns up safe, survived on 'beans and snow' on Caycuse Mountain

A missing person last heard from about two and a half months ago has turned up safe, after getting stuck on top of Caycuse Mountain near Cowichan Lake.
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