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An arc-flash explosion, that occurred last year at an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Hope, was caused by the station’s electricity system, says Technical Safety BC (TSBC). In a report released on Oct. 22, TSBC said that the incident on Fort Street, which left a Tesla driver with minor injuries last year in August,
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BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) is reminding drivers that from now until at least March 31, you are required to have winter tires on most BC highways. It’s also a good idea to obey the speed limit; a rule that also applies to supercars. At 1:55 p.m. on Oct. 13, on Highway 99 in Porteau Cove,
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A man who was attacked by a grizzly bear near Fort Steele, B.C on Oct. 2, has passed away in hospital. Joe Pendry was attacked by a grizzly sow with two cubs while out hunting in the forest. He initially survived and was transported to Kelowna General Hospital with severe injuries. He was moved out
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A Vernon homeless encampment is being dismantled, including its makeshift treehouse that has drawn attention at the north end of town. Signs of the camp’s imminent removal were apparent as of Wednesday, Oct. 22, when orange fencing could be seen erected around the site along Highway 97 at 48th Avenue. Highway maintenance and bylaw personnel
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