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Police in B.C. say three face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper

Police in B.C. say three face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper

The men, who range in age from 40 to 54, are all from the Lower Mainland.
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Two teens suspected of selling drugs to other youths in group homes, detox centres

Two teens suspected of selling drugs to other youths in group homes, detox centres

Two males, ages 16 and 17, were arrested last week.
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Coroner says 275 died of toxic drugs in B.C. in February and March in downward trend

Coroner says 275 died of toxic drugs in B.C. in February and March in downward trend

VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service says overdose deaths have been trending downward in the province, with 275 people dying in February and March due to the toxic drug supply.
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'This falls short of justice': Kelowna killer gets 15 years for fatal attack on UBCO security guard

'This falls short of justice': Kelowna killer gets 15 years for fatal attack on UBCO security guard

The sentencing hearing, which took place in a Kelowna courtroom over two days, marked the end of a case that dragged on for more than three years.
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Police say 15-year-old girl hurt in Prince George, B.C., shooting

Police say 15-year-old girl hurt in Prince George, B.C., shooting

PRINCE GEORGE — Mounties in Prince George, B.C., say a 15-year-old girl was shot while in a recreational vehicle parked at a local homeless encampment.
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B.C. teacher charged with sexual exploitation of students

B.C. teacher charged with sexual exploitation of students

SAANICH — Police in Saanich, B.C., say a 36-year-old teacher in the Greater Victoria School District is accused of engaging in sexual interactions with students.
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B.C. man gets two years' prison for sexual touching of minor

B.C. man gets two years' prison for sexual touching of minor

Joshua Turner pleaded guilty to a charge that he engaged in sexual touching in Squamish between March 11 and March 20, 2021.
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Calls for wildlife reform grow after orphaned bear cub tragedy in Whistler

Calls for wildlife reform grow after orphaned bear cub tragedy in Whistler

Public outcry over Conservation Officer Service’s handling of a sow’s death and missing cubs heard by Whistler municipality
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Teacher in Greater Victoria School District charged with sexual exploitation: police

Teacher in Greater Victoria School District charged with sexual exploitation: police

The teacher at the centre of the allegations taught at Mount Douglas Secondary and Oak Bay High, according to the Greater Victoria School District.
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Nanaimo bungee jumper injured after falling out of harness

Nanaimo bungee jumper injured after falling out of harness

The woman fell out of a harness attached around her ankles after reaching the lowest point of the jump, plunging about 10 feet into the river below, according to WildPlay.
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