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Shuswap MLA blasts catch-and-release justice system as crime 'explodes'

Shuswap MLA blasts catch-and-release justice system as crime 'explodes'

Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo says police officers work hard, putting their safety on the line to catch criminals – only to have them released by the system.
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B.C. traveller makes it to France, but AirTag shows bike stuck in Seattle

B.C. traveller makes it to France, but AirTag shows bike stuck in Seattle

"I placed an Apple AirTag in the bag, and have been nervously watching it as it languishes in the Seattle Airport now for two weeks," Sanders said in an email Tuesday.
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'Potentially lethal': Crown wants $2.95M in fines for Richmond ammonia release

'Potentially lethal': Crown wants $2.95M in fines for Richmond ammonia release

Contaminated ammonia was moved in an uncertified tank through Richmond to a site where it was released and flowed into a slough.
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Northern Health suing ship owner for medical expenses

Northern Health suing ship owner for medical expenses

Northern Health seeking $45,489 for cost of crew member's emergency medical care
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B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers

B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers

VICTORIA — Foster families in British Columbia will get a monthly pay raise of hundreds of dollars starting April 1.
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B.C. tech entrepreneur Shannon Rogers Roy dies at 54

B.C. tech entrepreneur Shannon Rogers Roy dies at 54

Global Relay president and general counsel lost 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer
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Victoria woman hopes quake-hit brother in Turkey can join her

Victoria woman hopes quake-hit brother in Turkey can join her

Malak Dwaidari’s brother, Nizar Dwaidari, spent five nights sleeping on the street after his building collapsed
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Adventure on high seas inspires made-in-B.C. ocean drones

Adventure on high seas inspires made-in-B.C. ocean drones

Victoria-based Open Ocean Robotics has developed solar-powered robotic vessels
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Promise to regulate money services businesses follows collapse of major B.C. organized crime investigation

Promise to regulate money services businesses follows collapse of major B.C. organized crime investigation

Alleged money laundering case had been one of the biggest organized crime investigations in B.C. history and was featured throughout the BC NDP government’s public inquiry into money laundering
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B.C. Ferries to test new ticket system at Duke Point

B.C. Ferries to test new ticket system at Duke Point

B.C. Ferries earlier issued a request for pre-qualification for four Island-class vessels, which are hybrid diesel-electric ferries.
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