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Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. votes in favour of self-governance

Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. votes in favour of self-governance

VICTORIA — Members of the Kitselas First Nation in British Columbia's Skeena Valley region have voted to become self-governing.
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Former B.C. MLA launches CentreBC party, wants to 'push back' against polarization

Former B.C. MLA launches CentreBC party, wants to 'push back' against polarization

Karin Kirkpatrick, a former BC Liberal MLA, says she has heard from "countless" B.C. residents about "the lack of a pragmatic, centrist choice for voters" in the province.
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Two killed when house on small British Columbia island collapses

Two killed when house on small British Columbia island collapses

POWELL RIVER — Two people have been killed after being trapped under a house on a small island off British Columbia's coast.
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B.C. court certifies class action for children in care education plans

B.C. court certifies class action for children in care education plans

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver brought the class action on behalf of children in government care against the Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia.
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Vancouver bar owner charged with sex assault, confinement, drugging

Vancouver bar owner charged with sex assault, confinement, drugging

Chih Hwa Leo Chow, owner of Brickhouse Late Nite Bistro and Bar, was charged on Feb. 14.
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Vancouver officer charged with assault related to alleged incident at jail

Vancouver officer charged with assault related to alleged incident at jail

VICTORIA — Crown prosecutors in British Columbia say a Vancouver police officer has been charged with assault related to an alleged incident in 2023.
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Federal NDP leader worried for kids after Saskatchewan MLA called him a terrorist

Federal NDP leader worried for kids after Saskatchewan MLA called him a terrorist

RICHMOND — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's worried about the message being sent to children after a Saskatchewan legislature member and former teacher called him a terrorist. Speaking to reporters in Richmond, B.C.
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Sole trustee in Greater Victoria School District approves $331M budget in absence of fired board

Sole trustee in Greater Victoria School District approves $331M budget in absence of fired board

Sherri Bell, a former Greater Victoria School District superintendent, gave the required three readings for the budget document Tuesday night.
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Police urge caution after man injured in random stabbing in downtown Victoria

Police urge caution after man injured in random stabbing in downtown Victoria

VICTORIA — Police in Victoria are warning residents to exercise caution in a downtown area after a man was randomly stabbed and taken to hospital.
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'Stabbed somebody in the heart,' B.C. murder case witness testifies woman said

'Stabbed somebody in the heart,' B.C. murder case witness testifies woman said

A B.C. Supreme Court jury has already heard Lindsay Scott admitted to stabbing Justin Mohrman with his own knife in Vancouver on July 11, 2022.
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