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B.C.'s IIO investigating after a man in custody dies while in Surrey jail cells

B.C.'s IIO investigating after a man in custody dies while in Surrey jail cells

IIO says it will be conducting an investigation to determine whether police actions played a role in the man's death
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B.C. runner just misses a top 10 finish at the Boston Marathon

B.C. runner just misses a top 10 finish at the Boston Marathon

Malindi Elmore finished 11th overall among women competitors
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Lobbying loophole leaves B.C. government wide open to ethical problems: expert

Lobbying loophole leaves B.C. government wide open to ethical problems: expert

Revolving door lobbying means a different kind of cash for access under the BC NDP, researcher says.
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Métis family heritage of Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox enshrined permanently at BC Place

Métis family heritage of Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox enshrined permanently at BC Place

The provincial governing body for the First Nation presented a plaque alongside Terry's brother Darrell and other dignitaries.
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At a crossroads, Rugby Canada vows to up its game

At a crossroads, Rugby Canada vows to up its game

Organization struggles with leadership issues, athlete relations
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Vancouver Island teen's quick thinking—and skiing—rescues woman buried in Blackcomb Glacier avalanche

Vancouver Island teen's quick thinking—and skiing—rescues woman buried in Blackcomb Glacier avalanche

'I knew it was a person so I just started skiing as fast as I could'
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Wave of pollution from cruise ships expected regardless of new federal wastewater rules

Wave of pollution from cruise ships expected regardless of new federal wastewater rules

Transport Canada said it plans to implement  stricter measures for the treating and discharging of grey water and black water. 
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BC Construction Association survey finds pay up but workers down

BC Construction Association survey finds pay up but workers down

More women are involved in the province's construction industry.
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Nazi concentration camp connection inspires Prince George woman to organize Ukraine solidarity walk

Nazi concentration camp connection inspires Prince George woman to organize Ukraine solidarity walk

Russian invasion a threat to world democracy, warns protest walk organizer
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Victoria's Tiny Town: How a collection of shipping containers became a community

Victoria's Tiny Town: How a collection of shipping containers became a community

A shipping-container ­village for those without homes prepares to celebrate its one-year anniversary in May.
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