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Heli-skiing pioneer and co-founder of CMH heli-skiing died last week at 92 years old

Heli-skiing pioneer and co-founder of CMH heli-skiing died last week at 92 years old

Leo Grillmair spent 22 years as area manager with CMH heli-skiing and was the lead guide in the Bugaboos.
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Albertans fleeing wildfires beginning to arrive in B.C.

Albertans fleeing wildfires beginning to arrive in B.C.

This B.C. town said it will welcome anyone fleeing the Alberta fires.
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'Langford' becomes an official mailing address in June

'Langford' becomes an official mailing address in June

Instead of having a "Victoria" postal address, residents of Langford can choose to have "Langford" on mail addressed to them.
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Parts of Grand Forks, B.C. under evacuation order as floodwaters rise across Interior

Parts of Grand Forks, B.C. under evacuation order as floodwaters rise across Interior

GRAND FORKS, B.C.
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Three uncontrolled wildfires near B.C.-Alberta boundary force evacuations

Three uncontrolled wildfires near B.C.-Alberta boundary force evacuations

MCBRIDE, B.C. — Three separate out-of-control wildfires burning near the boundary between British Columbia and Alberta, including two in the Peace River region, have prompted evacuation orders and an alert.
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Prince George high jumper takes next step to get to Olympics

Prince George high jumper takes next step to get to Olympics

Caleb Emon, a senior U20 national-level high jumper, will continue his high jumping career as he signed with Trinity Western University Athletics, during the Prince George Track & Field Sub Zero Meet.
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B.C. stock promoter offers to testify in SEC billion-dollar fraud case

B.C. stock promoter offers to testify in SEC billion-dollar fraud case

Avtar Singh Dhillon is sharing his version of events in a civil proceeding by the SEC against himself and several other British Columbians, before facing a prison sentence this fall for criminal securities violations
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Sea to Sky Highway: A beautiful but potentially risky route for motorcyclists, says injury researcher

Sea to Sky Highway: A beautiful but potentially risky route for motorcyclists, says injury researcher

Researcher and motorcycle rider advocate share tips for staying safe on this surprisingly unforgiving route, including the importance of protective gear, safe driving practices, and defensive driving.
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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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