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Two heli-skiers killed in avalanche near Revelstoke

Two heli-skiers killed in avalanche near Revelstoke

Monday's tragedy brings the number of people killed in avalanches in B.C over the past two weeks to five.
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Extinction Rebellion roadblock organizer pleads guilty to mischief charges

Extinction Rebellion roadblock organizer pleads guilty to mischief charges

Almost a year after forming a company to organize illegal roadblocks, a leader of three climate change protest brands pleaded guilty to five mischief charges Monday in Vancouver Provincial Court.
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Nearly one-quarter of trails in southern B.C., Alberta unmapped and unmanaged: study

Nearly one-quarter of trails in southern B.C., Alberta unmapped and unmanaged: study

New research has spelled out for the first time the gap between official lists of trails in the southern Rockies and the number of trails there actually are, suggesting effects from the growing number of backcountry users may be larger than suspected
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Physician assistants should be allowed to practice in B.C., says Greens' deputy leader

Physician assistants should be allowed to practice in B.C., says Greens' deputy leader

Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi said he’s had numerous emails from physician assistants looking to work in B.C. and has to turn them away, even though they could save the system money.
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From hardhats to boots: PPE Is keeping women from the trades

From hardhats to boots: PPE Is keeping women from the trades

Poorly fitting safety gear is dangerous, and a fact of life for women in construction.
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Settlement announced for collective damages for language, culture loss in residential schools

Settlement announced for collective damages for language, culture loss in residential schools

“The settlement is about giving our nations the support they need to pick up the broken pieces, to start healing our communities," said Dr. Matthew Coon Come
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B.C. experiencing 'volatile, dangerous' avalanche conditions

B.C. experiencing 'volatile, dangerous' avalanche conditions

Three British Columbians have died this avalanche season.
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Boudreau firing evokes Vancouver Canucks' dubious departures

Boudreau firing evokes Vancouver Canucks' dubious departures

Rick Tocchet replaced Bruce Boudreau on Sunday - the latest in the Canucks’ history of dubious departures.
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No $2,500 refund for dead cat, B.C. tribunal rules

No $2,500 refund for dead cat, B.C. tribunal rules

Susan Ellis went to the Civil Resolution Tribunal to either get a refund or her vet bills covered.
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What B.C. travellers need to know about Mexico's new smoking ban

What B.C. travellers need to know about Mexico's new smoking ban

You won't be able to light up at your leisure. Does this change your vacation plans?
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