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Ex-Burnaby teacher used position to touch athletic female students outside of class

Ex-Burnaby teacher used position to touch athletic female students outside of class

After admitting to professional misconduct, Alvin Lau has agreed not to re-apply for his teaching licence for nine months
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RCMP lay second-degree murder charge in death of Langford, B.C., woman

RCMP lay second-degree murder charge in death of Langford, B.C., woman

LANGFORD, B.C. — RCMP on Vancouver Island say a 27-year-old man has been charged with one count of second-degree murder following a slaying in Langford, B.C. An unnamed woman was found dead in a home during a wellness check on Dec. 31.
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Man allegedly threatens Vancouver grocery store worker with meat cleaver in mask dispute

Man allegedly threatens Vancouver grocery store worker with meat cleaver in mask dispute

The staff member allegedly asked the man to put a mask on when he pulled the knife out.
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Extreme cold weather causes detrimental impacts on birds in B.C.: Wildlife experts

Extreme cold weather causes detrimental impacts on birds in B.C.: Wildlife experts

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's recent cold snap poses significant issues for wildlife across the province, experts warn, noting freezing temperatures deplete reliable food sources for a variety of animals.
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B.C. reports 9,332 new cases of COVID-19 since New Year's Eve

B.C. reports 9,332 new cases of COVID-19 since New Year's Eve

VICTORIA — B.C. is reporting 9,332 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday. Health officials say a total of 264,181 cases have been reported in the province.
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Supreme and provincial courts in B.C. postpone in-person trials as COVID cases surge

Supreme and provincial courts in B.C. postpone in-person trials as COVID cases surge

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Supreme and provincial courts are postponing in-person trials this week as they work with public health officials to update their COVID-19 safety policies.
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Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal's underground parkade closed after rockslide causes structural damage

Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal's underground parkade closed after rockslide causes structural damage

Reports suggest at least two structural columns collapsed inside the underground parkade after a rockslide
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BC Assessment Authority updates property value database

BC Assessment Authority updates property value database

More detailed information to be released Jan. 4
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More snow, extreme cold expected for parts of B.C.: Environment Canada

More snow, extreme cold expected for parts of B.C.: Environment Canada

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is advising British Columbia residents to be prepared as extreme cold is expected to return to northeastern B.C. overnight.
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Vancouver Island RCMP investigate Langford woman's death

Vancouver Island RCMP investigate Langford woman's death

LANGFORD, B.C. — Vancouver Island police are investigating after a woman was found dead in Langford on New Year's Eve. West Shore RCMP say they were called for a well-being check early Friday morning and discovered the woman's body.
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