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B.C. home to Canada's highest crime rate, severity in 2024

B.C. home to Canada's highest crime rate, severity in 2024

Chilliwack's Crime Severity Index the highest at 141.7 among CMAs, 2nd-worst Kamloops had a CSI of 129.9, Abbotsford was 95
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Highway 19 reduced to single-lane traffic north of Campbell River for road work

Highway 19 reduced to single-lane traffic north of Campbell River for road work

Crews will be crack sealing Highway 19, north of Campbell River, starting at the Amor de Cosmos bridge heading northbound, beginning July 23.
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FIFA World Cup officials visit Port Alberni to tour, assess facilities

FIFA World Cup officials visit Port Alberni to tour, assess facilities

FIFA Canada executive conducts official site visit with Port Alberni committee wanting to bring World Cup soccer activities to Vancouver Island
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$500K lotto win leaves Campbell River resident ‘speechless’

$500K lotto win leaves Campbell River resident ‘speechless’

Tanya Friesen was relaxing at home and was in complete shock after learning that she won a $500,000 Extra prize from the June 27, 2025 Lotto Max draw.
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UPDATE: 1 lane open in both directions on Highway 97 near Clinton after vehicle fire

UPDATE: 1 lane open in both directions on Highway 97 near Clinton after vehicle fire

A burning vehicle had stopped traffic in both directions on Highway 97 north of Clinton shortly after 10 p.m.
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Skipping time off? Multiple surveys show you’re not alone in Canada

Skipping time off? Multiple surveys show you’re not alone in Canada

Multiple polls show many Canadians aren't taking all the time allotted to them
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B.C. study on alcohol research looks to shine light on research distortion

B.C. study on alcohol research looks to shine light on research distortion

University of Victoria study criticizes an international body that critiques alcohol-related studies
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Youth look to take charge in B.C. Greens leadership race

Youth look to take charge in B.C. Greens leadership race

Two out of three leadership candidates are in their 20s, the eldest is 44
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B.C. pickleball finalists ready to rally in Vernon

B.C. pickleball finalists ready to rally in Vernon

More than 600 athletes and officials to take part in 2025 Pickleball Depot Provincial Championships Thursday to Sunday, July 24-27, with matches in Okanagan Landing and Coldstream
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Vernon, B.C., endurance run gains national recognition

Vernon, B.C., endurance run gains national recognition

Brokenagan 24 hour ultra July 26 at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
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