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Flu activity in B.C. peaking as COVID-19, respiratory virus decline

Flu activity in B.C. peaking as COVID-19, respiratory virus decline

The BC Centre for Disease Control says influenza A infections remain high and continue to increase, while cases of RSV and COVID are declining.
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Two men plead guilty in fatal B.C. hit-and-run where victim was dragged for blocks

Two men plead guilty in fatal B.C. hit-and-run where victim was dragged for blocks

SURREY, B.C. — Police say two men have pleaded guilty for their roles in a fatal hit-and-run in Surrey, B.C., last year where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle then dragged for several blocks.
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Two earthquakes rattle near Fort St. John, B.C., one felt

Two earthquakes rattle near Fort St. John, B.C., one felt

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Two earthquakes rattled the Fort St. John area in northeastern B.C., less than two hours apart. Earthquakes Canada says there was no damage reported by either quake, and only the second was felt in the city.
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Health Ministry to look into case of Langford girl losing life-saving drug funding

Health Ministry to look into case of Langford girl losing life-saving drug funding

Nine-year-old Charleigh Pollock, who attends Happy Valley School, will soon lose funding for the enzyme replacement infusions she receives for a fatal neurodegenerative disorder called Batten disease.
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No police wrongdoing in Parksville case where arrested man later died of brain injury: IIO

No police wrongdoing in Parksville case where arrested man later died of brain injury: IIO

The man was taken into custody July 18, 2023, after police were told he had knocked over a musician’s equipment at an open-air market
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B.C. snowpack at 72% of normal as of Feb. 1 after 'extremely dry' January

B.C. snowpack at 72% of normal as of Feb. 1 after 'extremely dry' January

Areas with below-normal snowpack show "early concerns" for drought conditions in the spring and summer.
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Nanaimo, B.C., woman charged in fatal parking lot crash involving modified truck

Nanaimo, B.C., woman charged in fatal parking lot crash involving modified truck

NANAIMO, B.C. — A woman in Nanaimo, B.C., has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death partially due to what police say were modifications made to her truck.
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B.C. man found guilty in 2022 double homicide, attempted murder

B.C. man found guilty in 2022 double homicide, attempted murder

SURREY, B.C. — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a man has been found guilty of a double murder and an attempted murder that happened in Surrey, B.C., more than two years ago.
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B.C. elementary music teacher suspended after child pornography charge

B.C. elementary music teacher suspended after child pornography charge

SOOKE, B.C. — A Vancouver Island school district says an elementary school teacher has been charged with accessing child pornography.
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Teen's body recovered after fall through ice on B.C.'s Shuswap Lake

Teen's body recovered after fall through ice on B.C.'s Shuswap Lake

SALMON ARM, B.C. — The body of an 18-year-old man has been recovered from Shuswap Lake in British Columbia's Interior after he fell through the ice over the weekend.
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