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Marijuana 'happy hour' prices advertised at pot shop
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A pot dispensary in Victoria is advertising discount medicinal marijuana on its sidewalk sandwich sign. "All it means is that at certain hours of the day, they can come in and get their medication — edible or joint — for just a fraction cheaper ...

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Condolences for Mountie Sarah Beckett pouring in
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As condolences pour in for the Mountie killed in a collision yesterday near Victoria, the RCMP says it is talking with her family about plans for a possible public memorial. Const. Sarah Beckett died early Tuesday morning when her police cruiser was in ...and more »

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Distracted driver with 14 infractions banned from driving
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A Vancouver-area woman who racked up 14 distracted driving tickets in five years for using her cellphone behind the wheel is now prohibited from driving in B.C.. Richmond RCMP tweeted the update on Tuesday, about three weeks after the woman made ...and more »

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Pemberton Music Festival 2016 lineup announced
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The Pemberton Music Festival has announced its 2016 lineup and the list includes Pearl Jam, Snoop Dog, Ice Cube, The Chainsmokers and Billy Idol. "We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for 2016," says A.J. Niland, chairman of Huka ...and more »

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Whistler Blackcomb tables $345M development plan
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Whistler Blackcomb has announced a $345 million plan to make the resort "weather independent" by building more year-round attractions for non-skiers. "A focus on bringing the outdoors under cover also means guests won't have to stop playing when ...and more »

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Surrey RCMP investigate fourth shooting in four days
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Surrey RCMP are investigating a targeted shooting that sent one man to hospital Tuesday evening. The shooting happened around 11:10 p.m., near a home in the 7700 block of 155th Street. When officers arrived, they found an injured man who was later ...and more »

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California sea lion rescued off Salt Spring Island
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A California sea lion in "serious" trouble was rescued from Salt Spring Island on Monday and is receiving treatment in Vancouver. "We had several reports of a male sea lion in distress on Salt Spring through the weekend," said Dr. Martin Haulena, head ...and more »