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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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Wildfire destroys Lytton's governance records; B.C. gives OK to rewrite bylaws

Wildfire destroys Lytton's governance records; B.C. gives OK to rewrite bylaws

VICTORIA — The mayor of the fire-ravaged community of Lytton, B.C., says rewriting the village's bylaws from scratch will be about as entertaining as going to the dentist but it's another step in the massive rebuilding effort.
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B.C. MLAs didn't like being questioned on expenses: ex-legislature payroll boss

B.C. MLAs didn't like being questioned on expenses: ex-legislature payroll boss

Retirement benefit to ex-legislature clerk Craig James was questioned by payroll manager
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Lawyers for those arrested at B.C. old-growth logging protest want stay of charges

Lawyers for those arrested at B.C. old-growth logging protest want stay of charges

NANAIMO, B.C.
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New vaccine mandate applies to all regulated health professionals in B.C. by March 24

New vaccine mandate applies to all regulated health professionals in B.C. by March 24

VICTORIA — Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required of all regulated health workers in B.C. under a provincial health order expected to be introduced next week. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses B.C. doctors spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses B.C. doctors spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

"Does it disturb me? Absolutely," said B.C.'s top doctor.
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B.C. coroner's report shows illicit toxic drug deaths highest ever in 2021

B.C. coroner's report shows illicit toxic drug deaths highest ever in 2021

VICTORIA — Illicit toxic drugs in British Columbia cause more deaths than all other unnatural causes combined, the province’s chief coroner said Wednesday as she called for an end to old prevention measures that have been "an abject and very costly f
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B.C. bar offering free Vegas-style weddings to celebrate Valentine's Day weekend

B.C. bar offering free Vegas-style weddings to celebrate Valentine's Day weekend

Couples will also be given a night's stay at nearby resort
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