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Expect disruptions to ferry service as crew shortages hit, B.C. Ferries says

Expect disruptions to ferry service as crew shortages hit, B.C. Ferries says

The biggest impact could be on routes to or between small islands, says B.C. Ferries spokeswoman Deborah Marshall.
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Atmospheric river packing several powerful rainstorms heading for southern B.C.

Atmospheric river packing several powerful rainstorms heading for southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — The B.C. government is urging south coast residents to protect their homes from potential floods as heavy rain is on the way and will combine with melting snow to cause damage.
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B.C. hospitals among those dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks

B.C. hospitals among those dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks

VICTORIA — There has been a surge of COVID-19 infections in health-care and long-term care facilities in British Columbia with seven more outbreaks reported in the last few days.
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Kelowna Mountie enters not guilty plea in connection to violent wellness check involving UBCO student

Kelowna Mountie enters not guilty plea in connection to violent wellness check involving UBCO student

Kelowna RCMP officer pleads not guilty after violent wellness check on UBCO student
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Family in need of support after crash sidelines parents of four from work

Family in need of support after crash sidelines parents of four from work

Kelowna parents injured after car crash, relatives fundraise money to cover medical costs
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British Columbians want less trade with China, but at what cost?

British Columbians want less trade with China, but at what cost?

While just over six in 10 Canadians want the country to trade less with China, nearly just as many are concerned about the economic fallout
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Despite previously being found unfit to stand trial in 2017 Vernon murder, inquiry finds case still viable

Despite previously being found unfit to stand trial in 2017 Vernon murder, inquiry finds case still viable

Richard Fairgrieve and Jacqueline Leavins were charged with second-degree murder in Willy Bartz's death
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Report all sick, dead bats in Okanagan, Similkameen Valleys, urges bat conservation group

Report all sick, dead bats in Okanagan, Similkameen Valleys, urges bat conservation group

B.C. Community Bat Program seeks reports about sick or dead bat spotting
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BC Ferries warns of staff shortages, service disruptions in the coming months

BC Ferries warns of staff shortages, service disruptions in the coming months

VICTORIA — BC Ferries says a combination of the fast-spreading Omicron COVID-19 variant, a global shortage of mariners, severe weather and the flu season has the potential to disrupt ferry service over the next few months.
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Lytton woman concerned the dire situation in the community is being ignored

Lytton woman concerned the dire situation in the community is being ignored

Lytton woman concerned for community and its now-dispersed members
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