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Famed Martin Mars water bomber could be headed to museum

Famed Martin Mars water bomber could be headed to museum

The Hawaii Mars, owned by Port Alberni-based Coulson Groups of Companies, hasn’t been used to fight wildfires since 2015 and has been tethered to a dock in Sproat Lake since its retirement eight years ago
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Vancouver double assault conviction nets rehab conditional sentence

Vancouver double assault conviction nets rehab conditional sentence

Judge Patrick Doherty said Colton Taylor Edwards punched a woman in the back of the head and strangled her.
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'I never yelled towards the girl': Kelowna man accused of accosting child at track meet denies allegations

'I never yelled towards the girl': Kelowna man accused of accosting child at track meet denies allegations

Kelowna RCMP said Tuesday they are investigating the incident.
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Key Vancouver Island highway cut by fire won't open for at least 10 days: minister

Key Vancouver Island highway cut by fire won't open for at least 10 days: minister

VANCOUVER — Trees a metre in diameter and rocks the size of coffee mugs strewn across Highway 4 on Vancouver Island are delaying the reopening of the only paved route giving access to the communities of Tofino, Ucluelet and Port Alberni.
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Missing Australian hiker found dead in B.C.'s East Kootenay region

Missing Australian hiker found dead in B.C.'s East Kootenay region

KIMBERLEY, B.C. — An Australian hiker has been found dead after being reported missing over the weekend in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia.
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Fleeing driver hits officer, crashes car and injures dog

Fleeing driver hits officer, crashes car and injures dog

The Kia Forte had been travelling at almost twice the speed limit when it was stopped about 11 p.m. Saturday in the 3700-block of Sooke Road in Metchosin
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B.C. camping goes upscale as land, operating costs bite

B.C. camping goes upscale as land, operating costs bite

Operators focus on RVs, luxury amenities for post-pandemic glampers
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You can sail on an ultra-luxury cruise from Vancouver to Chile at a steal

You can sail on an ultra-luxury cruise from Vancouver to Chile at a steal

Each suite comes with its own "Personal Suite Host and Suite Attendant."
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Classes for 4,300 students still cancelled as CapU support workers strike for second week

Classes for 4,300 students still cancelled as CapU support workers strike for second week

Remote work is the only issue in dispute
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Girl, 9, accused of being trans at Kelowna track meet

Girl, 9, accused of being trans at Kelowna track meet

The mothers, who choose not to identify their daughter, say she was competing in a shot-put event when a grandfather of one of the other participants started yelling at her.
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