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Despite Kelowna pediatrics closure, Vernon hospital confident in staff levels

Despite Kelowna pediatrics closure, Vernon hospital confident in staff levels

North Okanagan executive director of clinical operations, Chris Simms, said that staffing levels "wouldn't be anything at this point that would be surpassing our team's ability to provide safe care"
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Driver airlifted to hospital after Parksville crash

Driver airlifted to hospital after Parksville crash

RCMP: vehicle struck a tree
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New Prosperity deal ends decades of conflict over rich B.C. mining deposit

New Prosperity deal ends decades of conflict over rich B.C. mining deposit

Historic Teztan Biny agreement halts more than 30 years of conflict over an area in the Chilcotin Plateau
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'You can't burn us out like this': Kelowna hospital concerns expressed since 2019

'You can't burn us out like this': Kelowna hospital concerns expressed since 2019

Concerns raised by parents, patients, politicians and staff about gaps in resources and supports available at the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) have been a top concern for years.
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Man allegedly tries to ram police vessel with stolen boat near Prince Rupert

Man allegedly tries to ram police vessel with stolen boat near Prince Rupert

A 25-year-old was arrested and will face charges following a boat chase on June 16
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Surrey judge scrubs court dates in sex assault case from public website

Surrey judge scrubs court dates in sex assault case from public website

Defence request a first in B.C., judge remarks. The Crown opposed it
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Vancouver man plans to support community with $40M Lotto win

Vancouver man plans to support community with $40M Lotto win

Sparkling-water craving leads to lottery ticket purchase
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Gas station south of Nanaimo robbed at knifepoint

Gas station south of Nanaimo robbed at knifepoint

Suspect fled with cash and merchandise from Gas N Go on June 18
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End2End cancer fundraiser bicycle ride arrives in style in Port Hardy

End2End cancer fundraiser bicycle ride arrives in style in Port Hardy

This is the team's inaugural ride, and the goal in their first year was to raise a total of $100,000
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B.C. Energy minister helps unveil pioneering energy-efficiency device

B.C. Energy minister helps unveil pioneering energy-efficiency device

New technology turns home breaker boxes into a 'smart panel' to manage energy usage
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