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Rapid melt of snowpacks muddies provincial data

Rapid melt of snowpacks muddies provincial data

The BC River Forecast Centre says some snowpacks were melting last week at a rate of more than five centimetres a day, making the agency’s monthly snow survey bulletin out of date on the day it was published.
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Slain girl found in Burnaby park may have lived for one hour after brain deprived of oxygen: expert

Slain girl found in Burnaby park may have lived for one hour after brain deprived of oxygen: expert

Neuropathologist Dr. Stephen Yip is on the stand at the trial of Ibrahim Ali in Vancouver Tuesday.
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YVR boss got big pay raise in 2022, despite end-of-year debacle

YVR boss got big pay raise in 2022, despite end-of-year debacle

Pre-Christmas snowstorms brought YVR to a standstill and delayed hundreds of flights in late 2022
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Would-be boat thief flees, leaving one green boot, Cinderella-style

Would-be boat thief flees, leaving one green boot, Cinderella-style

“While in the frantic process of attempting to steal the boat, the culprit fled, leaving his long johns and one sole green boot,” Quadra Island RCMP said
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B.C. innovators charting routes to greener fuel options for the global marine industry

B.C. innovators charting routes to greener fuel options for the global marine industry

Methanex Corp. among a group of local companies setting ocean carriers, maritime operations on course for decarbonization
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Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Anyone who sees Franklin Cook, 27, is asked to call 911
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Vancouver fire captain awarded $1.5M after being rear-ended

Vancouver fire captain awarded $1.5M after being rear-ended

The bulk of the award is $1.02 million for loss of future earning capacity with $280,000 awarded for future care.
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Electric plane could be flying between Island, mainland in two years: Harbour Air

Electric plane could be flying between Island, mainland in two years: Harbour Air

The company is hoping the plane, at Victoria Harbour until Wednesday, will grab the attention of the federal government and convince it to contribute funds.
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Law Society of B.C. moves to discretionary reporting standards for disciplined lawyers

Law Society of B.C. moves to discretionary reporting standards for disciplined lawyers

Lawyers who are disciplined will now have their actions or misconduct publicized in a manner that's discretionary to the Law Society of B.C.'s executive director, who maintains the society website will remain the 'primary' method
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Burnaby council approves alcohol in parks program

Burnaby council approves alcohol in parks program

Beginning around June, parkgoers can enjoy drinking some adult beverages in select parks around Burnaby.
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