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Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital new X-ray machine now operational

Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital new X-ray machine now operational

Hospital auxiliary members thank community partners the hospital has a new X-ray machine in operation
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Clearwater RCMP respond rear wheels falling off moving vehicle

Clearwater RCMP respond rear wheels falling off moving vehicle

Clearwater RCMP are advising the public to be sure to lock their valuables in their vehicles, homes or businesses
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Izman Creek fire near Lytton is B.C.'s only wildfire of note

Izman Creek fire near Lytton is B.C.'s only wildfire of note

As of July 7 fire had grown to 242.8 hectares, with three properties under an evacuation order
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Animal visits set to be part of new Quesnel long-term care facility

Animal visits set to be part of new Quesnel long-term care facility

Kittens visited residents at Providence Living's dementia village-style care home in Comox and the plan is to have similar experiences for residents at the new 288-bed care home set for Quesnel. In August, 2024 the B.C.
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Injunction denied, lawsuit can proceed in B.C. air ambulance dispute: judge

Injunction denied, lawsuit can proceed in B.C. air ambulance dispute: judge

Case involves procurement issues tied to service in Prince George, Prince Rupert, Qualicum Beach, Kamloops and Vancouver
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Health authority reminds British Columbians how to stay tick free this summer

Health authority reminds British Columbians how to stay tick free this summer

Only 1% of B.C. ticks actually carry Lyme disease: B.C. Centre for Disease Control
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Orphaned badger recovering after mother hit, killed on Naramata road

Orphaned badger recovering after mother hit, killed on Naramata road

Maple was found in a marmot den
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Elbows out? Ottawa set to review BC Ferries Chinese shipbuilding contract

Elbows out? Ottawa set to review BC Ferries Chinese shipbuilding contract

BC Ferries is under fire for choosing a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build 4 new ships.
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Premier Eby comments on Kelowna woman's death following daytime attack

Premier Eby comments on Kelowna woman's death following daytime attack

Eby referenced the work of B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma in helping to ensure that intimate partner violence was included in the call for bail reform in Canada
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Report into death on B.C. escalator urges caution for shoppers

Report into death on B.C. escalator urges caution for shoppers

A shopper's mobility walker tipped forward while descending an escalator
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