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Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules

Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules

VICTORIA — The Forest Practices Board has found that planned ignitions by the BC Wildfire Service during a 2023 wildfire that destroyed 40 homes along Gun Lake were "reasonable.
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Fortis B.C. using helicopter to check gas lines around the capital region

Fortis B.C. using helicopter to check gas lines around the capital region

Flyovers are being conducted in 24 regions across the province — including Vancouver Island — until June 14.
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Near miss at Powell River Airport captured on video

Near miss at Powell River Airport captured on video

Two aircraft nearly collide while approaching runway.
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Eby makes pitch to American nurses, saying Trump's loss is B.C.'s gain

Eby makes pitch to American nurses, saying Trump's loss is B.C.'s gain

Uncertainty in the United States under the administration of President Donald Trump means opportunities for British Columbia as it seeks to recruit much-needed nurses, Premier David Eby said.
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Eby warns against jumping to conclusions about Lapu Lapu suspect's care before attack

Eby warns against jumping to conclusions about Lapu Lapu suspect's care before attack

British Columbia Premier David Eby said there's a disconnect between what health authorities say about the prior condition of the suspect in the Vancouver festival attack and the reality of what happened.
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Clipper to cut in half number of summer sailings between Victoria and Seattle

Clipper to cut in half number of summer sailings between Victoria and Seattle

The ferry company is also laying off staff as it worries about inflation and tensions about border crossing contribute to a drop in passenger numbers.
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Street-legal golf carts ready to roll in Greater Victoria

Street-legal golf carts ready to roll in Greater Victoria

The carts have a maximum speed of 40 km/h.
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Eby's bill to speed up B.C. projects risks alienating NDP supporters, expert says

Eby's bill to speed up B.C. projects risks alienating NDP supporters, expert says

VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby is "marching the province toward a confrontation" in which Speaker Raj Chouhan will have to cast a deciding vote to push through a bill to speed up certain infrastructure projects, a political scientist says.
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B.C. pharmacists sanctioned over opioid-dispensing practices file court challenges

B.C. pharmacists sanctioned over opioid-dispensing practices file court challenges

Two Vancouver pharmacists facing sanctions for alleged improper opioid-dispensing practices are taking the College of Pharmacists of B.C. to court, claiming evidence was collected "improperly" during inspections by college investigators.
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B.C.'s low snowpack, early-season melt raise drought concern: province

B.C.'s low snowpack, early-season melt raise drought concern: province

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's latest snowpack and water supply bulletin says drier, warmer weather last month has contributed to an early melt, raising concern for widespread drought this summer.
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