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Vancouver student recalls aftermath of Filipino festival carnage

Vancouver student recalls aftermath of Filipino festival carnage

UBC student Bonn Herrera saw multiple dead bodies; police say the death toll is now at 11, with many more seriously injured
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Andy Garcia filming B.C. biotech ‘revolutionizing’ cancer drug development

Andy Garcia filming B.C. biotech ‘revolutionizing’ cancer drug development

Documentary to showcase biotech creating artificial cancer tissues for testing oncology drugs
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Carney's first B.C. visit sparks hope for political change among voters

Carney's first B.C. visit sparks hope for political change among voters

Attendees share why Carney is their choice to lead Canada amid trade war and Trump administration
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BREAKING: Liberal Leader Mark Carney coming to Victoria, marking 1st B.C. stop

BREAKING: Liberal Leader Mark Carney coming to Victoria, marking 1st B.C. stop

This marks the politician’s first stop in B.C. since federal campaign launched 2 weeks ago
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University of Victoria releases independent report on student’s opioid death

University of Victoria releases independent report on student’s opioid death

The report outlines 18 recommendations to improve campus safety following the death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko
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2 hospitalized, several passengers fall ill on B.C. Ferries vessel in Swartz Bay

2 hospitalized, several passengers fall ill on B.C. Ferries vessel in Swartz Bay

A total of 6 passengers received medical care causing a nearly one-hour delay on March 22
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B.C. boutique hit with $1,260 surtax as tariffs take effect

B.C. boutique hit with $1,260 surtax as tariffs take effect

The surtax, part of newly imposed Canadian tariffs on American goods, added an unexpected 25% fee to Luna Collective’s recent shipment
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On board? Navigating the choppy waters of B.C.'s herring fishery

On board? Navigating the choppy waters of B.C.'s herring fishery

Black Press Media climbs aboard commercial fishboat to explore decades-long battle over Salish Sea roe harvest
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B.C. seismologist says recent quakes don't mean the 'Big One' is on its way

B.C. seismologist says recent quakes don't mean the 'Big One' is on its way

There likely won't be any reliable warning signs prior to the next megaquake, he says
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3 years of war: B.C. residents reflect on Ukraine invasion

3 years of war: B.C. residents reflect on Ukraine invasion

A ceremony commemorated the war anniversary with a human chain and car rally to B.C. legislature 
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