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Science-based panel to guide B.C.'s care of old-growth forests

Science-based panel to guide B.C.'s care of old-growth forests

VICTORIA — An independent panel will advise the British Columbia government on the management of its old-growth forests, which have been at the centre of a fractious debate in the province for decades.
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'Oh my, I won $500,000!' Metro Vancouver man wins top prize on Lotto Max draw

'Oh my, I won $500,000!' Metro Vancouver man wins top prize on Lotto Max draw

“I thought I won $500 and then checked it again later in the day to find out it was in fact $500,000!"
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Key section of Juan de Fuca Marine Trail cut off after landslide

Key section of Juan de Fuca Marine Trail cut off after landslide

Repairs won't be completed until the fall due to challenging terrain, says BC Parks.
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YVR suspends rabbit culling after outcry

YVR suspends rabbit culling after outcry

YVR said the culling was used "as a last resort at the time."
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Environment Canada issues heat warnings, says record-high temperatures loom for B.C.

Environment Canada issues heat warnings, says record-high temperatures loom for B.C.

VANCOUVER — Heat warnings cover most of British Columbia as Environment Canada warns many areas could see record-high temperatures starting Friday and continuing into next week.
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RCMP arrest 20 people at blockades against old-growth logging on Vancouver Island

RCMP arrest 20 people at blockades against old-growth logging on Vancouver Island

PORT RENFREW, B.C. — RCMP enforcing an injunction against blockades near old-growth forest logging areas west of Victoria have arrested another 20 people.
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Most of B.C. now under a 'dangerous' heat warning — here's why

Most of B.C. now under a 'dangerous' heat warning — here's why

Covering up with a hat to ward off heat exhaustion is a must, says Environment Canada.
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Vaccine numbers in B.C. above 4.5 million, includes more than a million 2nd shots

Vaccine numbers in B.C. above 4.5 million, includes more than a million 2nd shots

VICTORIA — First-dose vaccine numbers in British Columbia have risen to above 75 per cent of the eligible population, with second-shot totals hovering near 25 per cent. A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr.
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Improved fishway, lower river flow raise salmon migration hopes at B.C. rock slide

Improved fishway, lower river flow raise salmon migration hopes at B.C. rock slide

VANCOUVER — Fisheries officials say they expect thousands of migrating salmon will be able to pass through an area where a massive rock slide has impeded them on British Columbia's Fraser River after structural changes to a waterway and anticipated l
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Former Delta teacher nabbed in Creep Catchers sting banned from teaching

Former Delta teacher nabbed in Creep Catchers sting banned from teaching

A Surrey Creep Catcher confronted the Delta teacher in 2017
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