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Search for missing swimmer off Vancouver's Wreck Beach 'stood down' after body found

Search for missing swimmer off Vancouver's Wreck Beach 'stood down' after body found

VANCOUVER — Police say the search for a man who went missing after swimming at Vancouver's Wreck Beach has been stood down after the discovery of body earlier today in the water on the shores of Third Beach.
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Court document sheds light on B.C. human trafficker's violent encounters with victims

Court document sheds light on B.C. human trafficker's violent encounters with victims

NEW WESTMINSTER — Court documents in the case of a violent B.C. human sex trafficker say police found graphic videos of beatings and sexual assaults on her phone.
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Vancouver Park Board preparing for 'unpermitted' cannabis events on 4-20

Vancouver Park Board preparing for 'unpermitted' cannabis events on 4-20

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Park Board says it's gearing up for "unpermitted" events on April 20 including on Sunset Beach, where thousands of people gathered in recent years to smoke cannabis to the chagrin of city officials and police.
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B.C. premier says talk of Western Canada separation 'needs to stop'

B.C. premier says talk of Western Canada separation 'needs to stop'

Talk of the western provinces separating from the rest of Canada is a "tired trope" that needs to stop, British Columbia Premier David Eby says.
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Roger the marmot back to 'living the high life' at the Empress Hotel

Roger the marmot back to 'living the high life' at the Empress Hotel

The yellow-bellied marmot returned from hibernation in mid-March and is once again delighting staff and guests with cameo appearances on the hotel grounds
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New beginner-friendly adaptive mountain bike trail added to Alice Lake Provincial Park

New beginner-friendly adaptive mountain bike trail added to Alice Lake Provincial Park

Local adaptive mountain biking groups say the 1km South Coaster Adaptive Trail shares an important message that 'everybody is welcome' in the outdoors.
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B.C. plans to drop need for second road test before full driver's licence is issued

B.C. plans to drop need for second road test before full driver's licence is issued

The British Columbia government is making changes to its graduated drivers licensing regime, eliminating the need for a second road test to obtain a full licence.
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BC Health Coalition urges province to end contract with U.S. owner of LifeLabs

BC Health Coalition urges province to end contract with U.S. owner of LifeLabs

VICTORIA — A public health advocacy group is urging the British Columbia government to end a contract with an American company that owns LifeLabs, the province's main provider of outpatient lab services.
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B.C. ministers urge residents to have go-bags, insurance before floods and wildfires

B.C. ministers urge residents to have go-bags, insurance before floods and wildfires

The BC Wildfire Service says the province could see an "active spring wildfire season" due to drought conditions.
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Police searching for 'dangerous' man in B.C.

Police searching for 'dangerous' man in B.C.

Jason Carl Lindgren is wanted in B.C. for firearm offences.
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