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Furry Creek beach recreation area gets an upgrade thanks to local volunteers

Furry Creek beach recreation area gets an upgrade thanks to local volunteers

Brian Moorhead, a local trail builder, takes The Squamish Chief on a tour of the upgraded Furry Creek Beach Recreation Area, showcasing the recent amenities added by community volunteers.
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B.C. reports high level of COVID-19 immunity as WHO ends global health emergency

B.C. reports high level of COVID-19 immunity as WHO ends global health emergency

British Columbia health officials say the World Health Organization's declaration of the end of COVID-19 as a global health emergency is an "important milestone," but warn the virus will still be around for the foreseeable future.
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Large group attacks vehicles at home in Abbotsford, B.C.: police

Large group attacks vehicles at home in Abbotsford, B.C.: police

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., are asking for the public's help after a large group of armed suspects attacked vehicles parked in the driveway of a home last week, causing extensive damage.
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Rugby Canada drops player after violent Colwood taxi carjacking

Rugby Canada drops player after violent Colwood taxi carjacking

The player had been at a gathering in a private home with a number of other members of Pacific Pride Academy, said a statement from Rugby Canada.
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New Westminster, B.C., police charge two suspects with kidnapping

New Westminster, B.C., police charge two suspects with kidnapping

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police in New Westminster, B.C., say two suspects have been charged in the armed kidnapping of a person in the city last month.
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Heat records were broken in 21 B.C. communities Thursday

Heat records were broken in 21 B.C. communities Thursday

The River Forecast Centre has warned of possible widespread flooding across the Interior through the weekend.
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Not guilty plea expected in Vancouver Starbucks stabbing death

Not guilty plea expected in Vancouver Starbucks stabbing death

Inderdeep Singh Gosal is charged with second-degree murder in the March 26 death of Paul Stanley Schmidt.
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Corporate forecasts pointing to continued tourism boom

Corporate forecasts pointing to continued tourism boom

Airlines, cruiselines, hotel operators raise guidance for business operations through 2023
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Employment bounces back slightly as B.C. adds 2,100 jobs in April

Employment bounces back slightly as B.C. adds 2,100 jobs in April

Unemployment rate, meanwhile, jumps 0.5 percentage points.
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How to watch the coronation on TV; ceremony starts at 3 a.m. Pacific on Saturday

How to watch the coronation on TV; ceremony starts at 3 a.m. Pacific on Saturday

Live coverage begins on TV networks between midnight and 2 a.m. on Saturday.
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