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UBCM: B.C.'s 911 emergency system to undergo significant change

UBCM: B.C.'s 911 emergency system to undergo significant change

A new 911 system could allow witnesses to send in photos or videos to help responding police officers.
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How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke, poor air quality

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke, poor air quality

Health officials offer up some tips for dealing with the effects of wildfire smoke.
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Collectors expected to look for mintage from the Queen's final year

Collectors expected to look for mintage from the Queen's final year

What comes next for the “heads” side of Canadian coins is up to the federal government to determine
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B.C. Lions coach says Surrey RCMP racially profiled him

B.C. Lions coach says Surrey RCMP racially profiled him

The police detachment says Ryan Phillips was pulled over after an officer observed "erratic driving behaviour over several blocks."
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Highway 1 reopened after rockfall closure near Hope wildfire

Highway 1 reopened after rockfall closure near Hope wildfire

A wildfire burning beside the highway has caused slope instability.
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UBCM: Decriminalization of small amounts of narcotics coming Jan. 31

UBCM: Decriminalization of small amounts of narcotics coming Jan. 31

As of Jan. 31, adults who have 2.5 grams or less of certain illicit substances for personal use will no longer be arrested, charged or have their drugs seized.
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Second man charged with murder in 2020 Richmond Japanese restaurant slaying

Second man charged with murder in 2020 Richmond Japanese restaurant slaying

Yuexi “Alex” Lei, 37, was originally arrested March 10 on two counts of accessory after the fact and one count of accessory after the fact in relation to the murder of alleged underground banker Jian Jun Zhu.
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Going owly in Squamish

Going owly in Squamish

Local has a close encounter with a barred owl that was being harassed by some pesky Steller's jays.
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B.C. court rejects woman's attempt to dismiss $5,700 COVID test fine

B.C. court rejects woman's attempt to dismiss $5,700 COVID test fine

Nora Donahue cited a lack of informed consent, a personal health privacy violation and a constitutional violation as her defence for refusing to take the test.
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UBCM: Burnaby mayor slams provincial government on housing

UBCM: Burnaby mayor slams provincial government on housing

"If you're not at the table, you're part of the meal," Mike Hurley said.
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