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High spirits, good vibes and a puff of smoke: B.C. capital lights up for 4/20

High spirits, good vibes and a puff of smoke: B.C. capital lights up for 4/20

With roots in Northern California in the early 1970s, the event celebrates cannabis culture
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Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday. From the Vatican, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said the Bishop of Rome died at 7:55 a.m. local time.
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Irregularities cited as town fights petition trying to strip B.C. MLA of council seat

Irregularities cited as town fights petition trying to strip B.C. MLA of council seat

Several petitioners allegedly didn't consent to adding their names to the suit
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B.C. Vaisakhi Parade: 550,000 celebrate 'unity, diversity and shared joy'

B.C. Vaisakhi Parade: 550,000 celebrate 'unity, diversity and shared joy'

Hundreds of booths lined the route as businesses and families hand out food
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Low immunization rates 'like letting your kids walk in traffic': B.C. doctor

Low immunization rates 'like letting your kids walk in traffic': B.C. doctor

Immunizations for children at 65.6% in B.C. as of 2023, 95% desired for herd immunity
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Wear purple to support survivors: B.C.'s Prevention of Violence Against Women Week

Wear purple to support survivors: B.C.'s Prevention of Violence Against Women Week

Prevention of Violence Against Women Week spans from April 21-27 and the Purple for Prevention campaign is on April 24.
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Hoop dreams: Olympian Paige Crozon inspires girl athletes at Island schools

Hoop dreams: Olympian Paige Crozon inspires girl athletes at Island schools

Students spend hour learning from the world-class 3x3 basketball player, who said the camps are 'deeply personal'
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Wildfire south of Princeton under control

Wildfire south of Princeton under control

The fire sparked April 18
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New hummingbird carving welcomes travellers at Nanaimo Airport

New hummingbird carving welcomes travellers at Nanaimo Airport

Stz'uminus artist Jason Harris was commissioned for new artwork
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Soaring above the pavement: Meet B.C.'s silver-haired skateboarders

Soaring above the pavement: Meet B.C.'s silver-haired skateboarders

Three men, close to 60 or beyond, explain why they're still doing an inherently risky sport
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