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Traffic jam: RCMP clean up blueberry spill on B.C. highway

Traffic jam: RCMP clean up blueberry spill on B.C. highway

MISSION, B.C. — Police in Mission, B.C., say they were recently called to a "juicy incident" which then set off a series of puns from the local RCMP detachment.
Man dead after B.C. RCMP shooting, woman's body found in home

Man dead after B.C. RCMP shooting, woman's body found in home

SURREY — RCMP say British Columbia's Independent Investigations Office has been called in after officers shot and killed a man at a home in Surrey after responding to a reported assault on Monday evening.
Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race

Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race

VICTORIA — The B.C. Green Party has announced Adam Bremner-Akins as its third contestant for the party's 2025 leadership race. It says Bremner-Akins is a political science student, environmentalist and lifelong B.C.
B.C. Wildfire Service expecting more fires with forecasted thunderstorms: minister

B.C. Wildfire Service expecting more fires with forecasted thunderstorms: minister

FORT ST. JOHN — The B.C. Wildfire Service says the province is facing fewer active wildfires this year compared with last season at this time, but a forecast of thunderstorms and lighting will "certainly" cause more blazes.
Public health warns of measles exposure at Fort St. John, B.C., prenatal clinic

Public health warns of measles exposure at Fort St. John, B.C., prenatal clinic

FORT ST. JOHN — People who attended a prenatal clinic in Fort St. John, B.C., have been told they may have been exposed to measles.
IIO seeks witnesses to arrest and death of Burnaby, B.C., man

IIO seeks witnesses to arrest and death of Burnaby, B.C., man

BURNABY — The Independent Investigations Office of BC says it is looking for witnesses to the arrest and death of a man in Burnaby, B.C., last week.
B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of video games like Electronic Arts hire additional staff and invest money locally.
Striking transit workers in Cowichan Valley, B.C., reject mediator's recommendations

Striking transit workers in Cowichan Valley, B.C., reject mediator's recommendations

DUNCAN — The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members have rejected a provincial mediator's recommendations to end a five-month labour dispute.
Evacuation order issued in small area east of Kelowna, B.C., due to wildfire

Evacuation order issued in small area east of Kelowna, B.C., due to wildfire

KELOWNA — An evacuation order has been issued for several homes at risk of a wildfire east of the airport in Kelowna, B.C.
RCMP warn of possible evacuation due to fire near Kelowna's airport

RCMP warn of possible evacuation due to fire near Kelowna's airport

KELOWNA — RCMP in British Columbia are asking residents who live near a wildfire in Kelowna to be ready for a possible evacuation.
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