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Victoria's own 'Queen Elizabeth' hangs up her royal robes

Victoria's own 'Queen Elizabeth' hangs up her royal robes

Carolyn Sadowska has appeared as the Queen for 38 years in commercials, at conventions, in parades and at innumerable parties. She started impersonating the monarch shortly after taking an evening class in improv comedy.
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GFL Environmental hit with $710,488 fine from WorkSafeBC

GFL Environmental hit with $710,488 fine from WorkSafeBC

WorkSafe says these were “high-risk violations.”
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Evacuation order rescinded for Battleship Mountain wildfire in northeastern B.C.

Evacuation order rescinded for Battleship Mountain wildfire in northeastern B.C.

HUDSON'S HOPE, B.C. — An evacuation order for British Columbia's largest wildfire has been rescinded, though the BC Wildfire Service says the blaze remains out of control.
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Two bodies found near Penticton at scene of fire: RCMP

Two bodies found near Penticton at scene of fire: RCMP

PENTICTON, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia say human remains were discovered at the scene of a fire in the province's interior.
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Richmond trustee candidate sends unsolicited photos of trans youth to teacher

Richmond trustee candidate sends unsolicited photos of trans youth to teacher

‘What made him think I needed to receive this,’ said teacher.
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After 68-year run, last lap Saturday for venerable West Shore speedway

After 68-year run, last lap Saturday for venerable West Shore speedway

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Valemount forced to appoint two councillors

Valemount forced to appoint two councillors

Only two candidates were nominated for four seats on the Village of Valemount council.
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B.C. government says school support staff across the province reach tentative deal

B.C. government says school support staff across the province reach tentative deal

VICTORIA — A tentative framework agreement has been reached for 40,000 unionized elementary and secondary support staff in British Columbia.
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Judge says Vancouver candidates can use non-Latin names on the ballot Oct. 15

Judge says Vancouver candidates can use non-Latin names on the ballot Oct. 15

Vancouver voters heading to polls next month will find 15 candidates’ names on the ballots represented in non-Latin characters, such as Chinese and Persian.
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Day parole extended for woman who killed Victoria teenager Reena Virk 25 years ago

Day parole extended for woman who killed Victoria teenager Reena Virk 25 years ago

VANCOUVER — Day parole has been extended for a woman convicted of murdering Victoria teenager Reena Virk almost 25 years ago.
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