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Abbotsford fire crews battle blaze in Costco parking lot after reports of EV exploding

The Abbotsford Police Department says the main entrance of the Costco parking lot was closed Saturday afternoon due to a vehicle fire.

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Filipino Heritage Month kicks off with flag raising ceremony in Vancouver

As Filipino Heritage Month is set to begin, Vancouver's Filipino community gathered for a flag raising ceremony Saturday.

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Abbotsford teens in trouble after joyride ends in crash with delivery truck

A group of teens got into some hot water this week after a joyride in Abbotsford ended abruptly Wednesday.

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B.C. ostrich farm at heart of avian flu debate upbeat despite looming federal cull

The operators of the B.C. ostrich farm where 400 birds face being euthanized by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency say spirits remain high among protesters.

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B.C. Premier David Eby leaving for trade mission in Asia Saturday

British Columbia's premier is heading off for a 10-day trade mission in Asia Saturday, with the goal of establishing new trade agreements with international buyers. The trip comes as the province looks...

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Kelowna doctors share letter outlining 'urgent concerns' over maternity care

Doctors at Kelowna General Hospital have gotten behind a letter pleading for immediate action as a staff shortage begins to affect the maternity ward.

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Hudson’s Bay stores set to close nationwide, stirring nostalgia and questions about the future

All Hudson's Bay stores -- including its Granville location in Vancouver -- are set to close this Sunday, and shoppers are mourning the cherished landmark.
B.C.'s conservation office investigating after black bear shot and killed, leaving behind 5 cubs

British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says it is investigating after a mother black bear was shot and killed, leaving behind five bear cubs.
Vancouver Aquarium rescue group 'hoping for the best' after rescuing first seal pup of the season

The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) says it is "cautiously optimistic" about the recovery of its first rescued harbour seal pup of the 2025 season.
250M honeybees escape after truck overturns south of Aldergrove in Washington state

There was a buzz in the air Friday in NW Washington state just south of Aldergrove as about 250 million honeybees escaped a flipped commercial truck.

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