Major BC Ferries vessel will be out of service for 6 months
One of the vessels that services the busy Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route will be out of commission for about six months after its propeller fell off, according to BC Ferries.
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Suspect accused of random attacks in Vancouver had a history of court-ordered psychiatric care
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Family of homicide victim Tori Dunn rallies outside Surrey courthouse
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B.C. woman who sought $5K from neighbour over noise ordered to pay $50 for nuisance
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