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Campfire ban to be lifted across B.C.’s coast

Campfire ban to be lifted across B.C.’s coast

A campfire ban in place since August 2022 will end Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time after rainfall and cooler temperatures lowered the risk of wildfire across much of B.C.'s coast
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World says final goodbyes as Queen Elizabeth laid to rest after state funeral

World says final goodbyes as Queen Elizabeth laid to rest after state funeral

LONDON — The queen who ruled the United Kingdom and served as Canada's head of state for seven decades was carried to her final resting place on Monday after a grand state funeral attended by world leaders and watched by everyday people across the gl
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Video shows Trudeau singing Queen anthem 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ahead of queen's funeral

Video shows Trudeau singing Queen anthem 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ahead of queen's funeral

OTTAWA — A video circulating on social media appears to show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" in London, where he was to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth.
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This meteor shower may produce massive, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

This meteor shower may produce massive, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

Find out why this might be the best opportunity to view it in seven years.
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B.C. whales have their own police — but is it enough to fend off humans?

B.C. whales have their own police — but is it enough to fend off humans?

B.C.'s Whale Protection Unit is having an impact. But critics and officers say Canada is falling behind Washington State's approach when it comes to fines, permitting and manpower.
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Surrey house littered with bullets after early morning shooting

Surrey house littered with bullets after early morning shooting

No injuries were reported
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Watch: 'Let's riot' - Vancouver concert-goers break out into violence after headliner cancels

Watch: 'Let's riot' - Vancouver concert-goers break out into violence after headliner cancels

"Garbage bins and food vendor kiosks were overturned and damaged during the chaos" says the VPD
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In homes and gatherings, Canadians watch London funeral for Queen Elizabeth

In homes and gatherings, Canadians watch London funeral for Queen Elizabeth

Canadians rose early on Monday to watch Queen Elizabeth's state funeral service in groups or at home, saying they felt a sense of history occurring before their eyes. Canada's longest-serving head of state died on Sept.
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Horgan says he regrets child-care frustrations around last-minute holiday

Horgan says he regrets child-care frustrations around last-minute holiday

Premier says province has collective agreements that say if the federal government mandates a holiday, that holiday is also in effect in B.C.
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Ottawa is scaling back its promise to phase out open net-pen salmon farms, critics say

Ottawa is scaling back its promise to phase out open net-pen salmon farms, critics say

Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray has a mandate to transition away from open net-pen salmon farms by 2025. 
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