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Measles cases in B.C. prompt warning to make sure immunizations up to date

Measles cases in B.C. prompt warning to make sure immunizations up to date

With spring break approaching, parents reminded to make sure children are vaccinated before travelling
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Three snowmobilers 'lucky to be alive' after avalanche in B.C. Interior

Three snowmobilers 'lucky to be alive' after avalanche in B.C. Interior

Wells Gray Search and Rescue called out on Feb.23 for avalanche rescue in Salmon Lake area near Blue River
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Kamloops rural RCMP seek witnesses to fatal head-on collision

Kamloops rural RCMP seek witnesses to fatal head-on collision

The crash happened Thursday, Feb. 20 near the Big Sky Canco on Highway 1 near Skeetchsten Reserve
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B.C. company combats biodiversity loss with deep-sea robot

B.C. company combats biodiversity loss with deep-sea robot

Ocean Diagnostic's new device can plunge 400 metres below the ocean's surface to collect data from at-risk species
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B.C. Central Coastal First Nation to adopt written constitution

B.C. Central Coastal First Nation to adopt written constitution

A historic vote by the people of Heiltsuk Nation reaffirms the nation’s inherent right to self-determination
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VIDEO: Cariboo deafblind woman fears loss of 'absolutely vital' services

VIDEO: Cariboo deafblind woman fears loss of 'absolutely vital' services

Brenda Macalister worries about being left “alone in the dark” as the future of funding for intervenor services remains uncertain
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Highway 5 reopens fully 38 km north of Blue River

Highway 5 reopens fully 38 km north of Blue River

Drivers are asked to watch for traffic control
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Thompson Regional Hospital District approves 5 % taxation increase

Thompson Regional Hospital District approves 5 % taxation increase

'This Hospital District budget balances our current and future healthcare needs while maintaining predictable, stable tax increases for residents," board chair.
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Highland Valley Copper extension on list of projects province wants 'sped up'

Highland Valley Copper extension on list of projects province wants 'sped up'

Province seeks to expedite several resource sector projects in face of U.S. tariff threats
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Let sleeping cats lie: Rare 'up close' cougar encounter near Merritt

Let sleeping cats lie: Rare 'up close' cougar encounter near Merritt

Wilderness expert Frank Ritcey and two hiking partners have surprise encounter with a sleepy (and full) cougar
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