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First Nation says 17 suspected grave sites detected at former Alberni Residential School

First Nation says 17 suspected grave sites detected at former Alberni Residential School

A total of 67 students are believed to have died at the school.
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No overnight sheltering in Beacon Hill Park, B.C. Court of Appeal rules

No overnight sheltering in Beacon Hill Park, B.C. Court of Appeal rules

The court upheld a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that overnight sheltering is not a permitted use under the terms of the park’s trust.
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B.C. businessman to pay $5M to SEC after U.S. stock fraud charges

B.C. businessman to pay $5M to SEC after U.S. stock fraud charges

Graham Taylor used a law firm to orchestrate a "pump and dump," according to SEC claims which he neither admits nor denies in a US$5M settlement.
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Lynn Valley Care Centre hoaxer pleads guilty to obstruction of justice

Lynn Valley Care Centre hoaxer pleads guilty to obstruction of justice

A man convicted Jan. 27 of holding a man against his will in Richmond, and using weapons to coerce the victim to commit bestiality, pleaded guilty Tuesday to obstruction of justice. In B.C.
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Killer's appeal of decision to revoke day parole rejected

Killer's appeal of decision to revoke day parole rejected

Garrett Steven George serving an 11-year sentence for the death of Destiny Rae Tom
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B.C. adds $180 million to help communities prepare for natural disasters

B.C. adds $180 million to help communities prepare for natural disasters

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says he's introducing more supports to better prepare British Columbia communities for natural disasters related to climate change before they happen.
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Enjoy delicious burgers and support a worthy cause

Enjoy delicious burgers and support a worthy cause

Popular B.C. chain aims to raise $100,000 for children’s charity from fundraising campaign — donating $2 for every burger sold at White Spot and R+D Kitchen locations from Feb. 26 to March 5.
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B.C. government will provide Surrey with police service answer by spring: Farnworth

B.C. government will provide Surrey with police service answer by spring: Farnworth

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government will hand down its decision on which force will police the city of Surrey before spring, but the public safety minister says no matter what the answer, local taxpayers will fund the changes.
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Woman and 14-year-old girl found dead in Richmond, B.C., home: RCMP

Woman and 14-year-old girl found dead in Richmond, B.C., home: RCMP

RICHMOND, B.C. — Police in Metro Vancouver say homicide investigators have been deployed after the bodies of a 43-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl were found inside a home. RCMP in Richmond, B.C.
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17.5% tax hike proposed in Surrey for costly police transition and inflation

17.5% tax hike proposed in Surrey for costly police transition and inflation

Surrey residents need to make up a roughly $116-million shortfall due to the police transition while also factoring in inflationary costs for routine operations.
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