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Video shows Island rescuers freeing humpback whale from fishing gear

Video shows Island rescuers freeing humpback whale from fishing gear

The whale was entangled in the ropes of a large yellow buoy used for prawn fishing.
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One man in custody as police investigate double homicide in Saanich, B.C.

One man in custody as police investigate double homicide in Saanich, B.C.

SAANICH, B.C. — Two people have been found dead in Saanich, B.C., and police in the Vancouver Island municipality say the homicides appear to be connected. One man is in custody. Police say the public is not believed to be at risk.
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Looking for a boat? Former ferry can be yours for $200,000-plus

Looking for a boat? Former ferry can be yours for $200,000-plus

The Powell River Queen, which now plies the Campbell River-Quadra Island route, is set to retire in January and be replaced by two new hybrid Island-class ferries.
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Fall set to finally reach B.C., as rain, skiff of snow forecast to replace heat

Fall set to finally reach B.C., as rain, skiff of snow forecast to replace heat

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says unseasonable heat in British Columbia is ending and rain or snow will arrive in some areas as early as Friday.
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B.C. set a record in 2021 for its population growth

B.C. set a record in 2021 for its population growth

International immigration to the province hit an all-time high last year
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Pullover near Valemount yielded $130,000 in alleged drug money

Pullover near Valemount yielded $130,000 in alleged drug money

B.C.'s Civil Forfeiture Director seeking cash found on two Edmonton men
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Homicide team identifies man, woman, found dead in vehicle in Burnaby, B.C.

Homicide team identifies man, woman, found dead in vehicle in Burnaby, B.C.

BURNABY, B.C. — Homicide detectives have identified the two people found dead in a vehicle in Burnaby, B.C., on Monday.
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Record immigration no cure-all for B.C.’s labour woes

Record immigration no cure-all for B.C.’s labour woes

Economist says immigration flow not keeping pace with labour market demands
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BC NDP leadership hopeful Anjali Appadurai says report seeks her disqualification

BC NDP leadership hopeful Anjali Appadurai says report seeks her disqualification

VANCOUVER — The campaign of B.C. New Democratic Party leadership contender Anjali Appadurai says a report from an NDP assessment of her campaign recommends she be disqualified from the race.
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PRRD challenges validity of election results

PRRD challenges validity of election results

New Area C ballot results released Tuesday: Suzanne Haab 234, Brad Sperling 231
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