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B.C. real estate agent fined $20,000 after being caught swigging milk at home showing

B.C. real estate agent fined $20,000 after being caught swigging milk at home showing

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia real estate agent has been fined $20,000 after being caught on camera drinking milk straight out of the jug at a home he was showing.
TC Energy donates drone to Cochrane Search and Rescue

TC Energy donates drone to Cochrane Search and Rescue

The donation of a drone to Cochrane Search and Rescue will be an important tool for local volunteers to find lost souls and possibly save lives.
Oppenheimer's A-bomb project had B.C. connections

Oppenheimer's A-bomb project had B.C. connections

The heavy water for the world's first nuclear test blast, the Trinity device in New Mexico, was made in Trail, B.C.
Calgary man denied bail on terrorism charges related to TikTok video

Calgary man denied bail on terrorism charges related to TikTok video

CALGARY — A 20-year-old Calgary man has been denied bail on four terrorism-related charges that allegedly stemmed from a TikTok video.
Nally given hydrogen vehicles, cannabis sector and life leases in mandate letter

Nally given hydrogen vehicles, cannabis sector and life leases in mandate letter

The minister of Service Alberta and red tape reduction, will be keeping his eye on hydrogen infrastructure while digging into the cannabis sector and continuing to reduce red tape across the province.
'Very proud moment': Valdez becomes first Filipino-Canadian woman to serve in cabinet

'Very proud moment': Valdez becomes first Filipino-Canadian woman to serve in cabinet

TORONTO — Rechie Valdez, who made history this week when she became the first Filipino-Canadian woman named to the federal cabinet, took an unusual path to high political office, transitioning from banking to baking to Parliament.
Fecal matter at Camper's Beach not human, possibly birds; AHS

Fecal matter at Camper's Beach not human, possibly birds; AHS

Humans ruled out as fecal bacteria source present in the water near Campers' Beach at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, but the cause is still unknown after month-long advisory in place.
Cigarette sat smouldering for 6 hours before fire erupted in North Vancouver backyard

Cigarette sat smouldering for 6 hours before fire erupted in North Vancouver backyard

A shocking video filmed from a North Vancouver family’s backyard is being shared to warn the public about the dangers of improperly disposing of cigarette butts.
Banff fire crews on 24-hour standby as fire hazard hits extreme

Banff fire crews on 24-hour standby as fire hazard hits extreme

Parks Canada fire crews are on standby around the clock and a helicopter is ready to be deployed in the event a wildfire starts in Banff National Park.
B.C. port workers vote to reject mediated agreement

B.C. port workers vote to reject mediated agreement

Port workers in British Columbia have voted to reject a mediated contract offer, extending job action that prevented billions in goods from moving for almost two weeks in July.
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