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B.C. man on the run from kidnap sentence found by police working different case

B.C. man on the run from kidnap sentence found by police working different case

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Coquitlam RCMP say a British Columbia man who was on the run, allegedly trying to evade sentencing for a separate crime, is now back in custody.
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Seven days, 850km, Cops for Cancer Tour de North wraps up

Seven days, 850km, Cops for Cancer Tour de North wraps up

More than $150,000 raised.
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Woman wanted in connection with driving incident on Canada Day arrested in Langley

Woman wanted in connection with driving incident on Canada Day arrested in Langley

A woman wanted on a B.C.-wide warrant for missing a court appearance related to an incident on Canada Day when Victoria police say they were nearly run over has been arrested by Langley RCMP.
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B.C. adds $2 million to enhance suicide prevention, patient care

B.C. adds $2 million to enhance suicide prevention, patient care

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of mental health and addictions has announced $2 million in funding to support enhanced care for people at risk of suicide.
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BC Cancer Foundation launches $500 million fundraiser

BC Cancer Foundation launches $500 million fundraiser

The campaign will have three key priorities: advancing innovation, activating the world's best experts, and accelerating access.
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'Our education is obsolete': Lab assistant rattled as IH drops post-secondary requirement for similar role

'Our education is obsolete': Lab assistant rattled as IH drops post-secondary requirement for similar role

Recent Interior Health job postings for a “lab phlebotomist” position require just a Grade 10 education and a year of relevant experience.
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New interactive online map shows if you're in a tsunami hazard zone; some spots are inland

New interactive online map shows if you're in a tsunami hazard zone; some spots are inland

You might think you’re safe being further inland, but it’s all in the lay of the land. Interactive map at PrepareYourself.ca
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B.C. report on prolific offenders says hardline enforcement is not the answer

B.C. report on prolific offenders says hardline enforcement is not the answer

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is moving to immediately implement some of the recommendations of a report on repeat offenders and random crime, whose authors describe a phenomenon causing “incredible distress” in many communities.
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'Lightly felt' earthquake with 3.4 magnitude is recorded near Prince George, B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A minor earthquake has shaken Prince George, B.C., but authorities say no damage has been reported and none is expected.
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Update: Prince George hit by 3.4 magnitude earthquake

Update: Prince George hit by 3.4 magnitude earthquake

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 3.4 magnitude earthquake, 32 km southwest of Prince George.
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