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‘Very dangerous’: snowfall wreaks B.C. highway havoc, elevates avalanche concern

‘Very dangerous’: snowfall wreaks B.C. highway havoc, elevates avalanche concern

Backcountry users eager to enjoy the snow warned not to underestimate its instability
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AI voice fakery boosts rash of ‘grandson scam’ phone calls on Vancouver Island

AI voice fakery boosts rash of ‘grandson scam’ phone calls on Vancouver Island

Nanaimo RCMP report rash of phone scams where people were conned out of between $3,000 and $8,000
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Man with history of sexual assaults arrested for re-offending in Kelowna

Man with history of sexual assaults arrested for re-offending in Kelowna

Kevin Falcon expressed his displeasure with the fact that the public was not notified of Taylor Dueck’s release from prison at a Feb. 29 press conference
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Mom sues, alleging kickboxing tournament put UBC student in vegetative state

Mom sues, alleging kickboxing tournament put UBC student in vegetative state

Suit claims tournament was unsanctioned and referees failed to enforce ‘light’ and ‘controlled’ rules
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Nearly 200 people died of toxic drug overdoses in 1st month of 2024

Nearly 200 people died of toxic drug overdoses in 1st month of 2024

70% of those who died were between 30 and 59 years old
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Lawyers not fond of Courtenay push to bypass judges for bylaw disputes

Lawyers not fond of Courtenay push to bypass judges for bylaw disputes

City looking to send such disputes to expedited adjudication system used by many local governments
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BC Greens want rent hike limits tied to units, instead of renters

BC Greens want rent hike limits tied to units, instead of renters

BC United accuses NDP of failing to support seniors by neglecting SAFER program
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UPDATE: Road re-opened after morning Malahat closure

UPDATE: Road re-opened after morning Malahat closure

Detour had been in effect
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Nude man plays piano, throws chairs at police in B.C. seniors facility

Nude man plays piano, throws chairs at police in B.C. seniors facility

54-year-old man and Mission RCMP officer both taken to hospital after incident
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Sweeping avalanche warning issued for B.C., Alberta

Sweeping avalanche warning issued for B.C., Alberta

Special avalanche warning in effect until March 4; Avalanche Canada says human-triggered avalanches remain likely
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