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Burnaby highrise balcony fire likely sparked by e-scooter battery: fire dept

Burnaby highrise balcony fire likely sparked by e-scooter battery: fire dept

Hillside West strata council president Leo Buonassisi says the strata will discuss the Oct. 16 balcony fire at its next meeting but will hold off action on e-scooters and e-bikes until after hearing from the fire department.
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B.C. Premier Eby says Surrey must talk with province about police transition costs

B.C. Premier Eby says Surrey must talk with province about police transition costs

VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby says it's time for the City of Surrey and the province to talk about the extra money the city says it needs to replace the RCMP with a local police force.
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Homicide team deployed to Langley, B.C., after body found at scene of explosion

Homicide team deployed to Langley, B.C., after body found at scene of explosion

LANGLEY, B.C. — A body has been found by firefighters at the scene of an explosion in Langley, B.C., and the province's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is now investigating.
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Deal alert: You can fly from Vancouver to Paris, France for $260

Deal alert: You can fly from Vancouver to Paris, France for $260

Oui, oui!
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Drug users too close to daycare, Northern B.C. arts centre says

Drug users too close to daycare, Northern B.C. arts centre says

Intoxicated individuals openly using drugs and emergency services are on-site three to four times a week, near Dawson Creek daycare.
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Creating naturehood: Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary marks 100 years

Creating naturehood: Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary marks 100 years

Migratory bird sanctuaries were designed as a respite for millions of birds on their long migrations, serving as places to feed, nest and rear their young, but they have become about much more than migrating birds
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100 Mile House man charged with first-degree murder

100 Mile House man charged with first-degree murder

James Eugene Perkins of 100 Mile House was arrested without incident on Friday, October 20.
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Environment Canada says first snowfall of the season expected in B.C.

Environment Canada says first snowfall of the season expected in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Drivers are being warned that some mountain passes in southeastern British Columbia are expected to get the first snowfall of the season this week.
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Vancouver rap show cancelled after crowd rushes floor

Vancouver rap show cancelled after crowd rushes floor

The Lil Yachty show did not last long.
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Richmond restaurants extend hours to boost revenue in tough economy

Richmond restaurants extend hours to boost revenue in tough economy

More restaurants now offer late-night dining options to attract younger customers
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