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UPDATE: Civilian watchdog investigates police-involved shooting in Agassiz

UPDATE: Civilian watchdog investigates police-involved shooting in Agassiz

1 person transported to hospital by helicopter after being shot
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B.C. jet skier fined $5k for intentionally approaching marine mammals too closely

B.C. jet skier fined $5k for intentionally approaching marine mammals too closely

The incident occurred in Broughton Strait near Port McNeill on August 30, 2022
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BCNU raises East Kootenay health-care issues at hospital board meeting

BCNU raises East Kootenay health-care issues at hospital board meeting

Housing, high cost of living pose significant barrier in more rural and resort communities
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Police incident prompts calls for air ambulance in Agassiz

Police incident prompts calls for air ambulance in Agassiz

Witnesses report possible shots fired
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Devastated: Island girl's mom speaks out on last day of B.C.-funded treatment

Devastated: Island girl's mom speaks out on last day of B.C.-funded treatment

The province says 9-year-old Charleigh Pollock no longer meets the criteria for the drug Brineura
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B.C. NDP reports Rustad's blackmail claims to the RCMP

B.C. NDP reports Rustad's blackmail claims to the RCMP

RCMP says the matter is 'under review'
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Despite Kelowna pediatrics closure, Vernon hospital confident in staff levels

Despite Kelowna pediatrics closure, Vernon hospital confident in staff levels

North Okanagan executive director of clinical operations, Chris Simms, said that staffing levels "wouldn't be anything at this point that would be surpassing our team's ability to provide safe care"
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New Prosperity deal ends decades of conflict over rich B.C. mining deposit

New Prosperity deal ends decades of conflict over rich B.C. mining deposit

Historic Teztan Biny agreement halts more than 30 years of conflict over an area in the Chilcotin Plateau
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'You can't burn us out like this': Kelowna hospital concerns expressed since 2019

'You can't burn us out like this': Kelowna hospital concerns expressed since 2019

Concerns raised by parents, patients, politicians and staff about gaps in resources and supports available at the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) have been a top concern for years.
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Man allegedly tries to ram police vessel with stolen boat near Prince Rupert

Man allegedly tries to ram police vessel with stolen boat near Prince Rupert

A 25-year-old was arrested and will face charges following a boat chase on June 16
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