B.C.'s top news story of 2012
CBC News
Posted: Nov 26, 2012 6:53 AM PT
Last Updated: Dec 10, 2012 1:08 PM PT
CBC News Vancouver is trying to identify B.C.'s top news story of 2012.
Check out our list of the top 10 below.
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Enbridge Pipeline Debate
The Enbridge Northern Gateway Project is a controversial project to build twin pipelines between Alberta and B.C. Critics fear environmental and cultural risks; proponents believe B.C. would benefit economically from the project.
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Mill Fires
A number of mill fires and explosions claimed the lives of a several workers, and devastated the communities that depend on the mills for their livelihood. Mill dust and pine beetle wood have been cited as possible factors in the fires.
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- Wood dust suspected in B.C. sawmill blasts
- Prince George sawmill 'ball of flame' kills 1, injures 24
- Neglected fire inspection at destroyed Burns Lake mill blamed on jurisdictional confusion
- Gov't reaction to mill fire, champion robot builders
- Burns Lake sawmill to be rebuilt with conditions
- Rebuilding the Babine mill in Burns Lake
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Soccer Olympian Christine Sinclair
B.C.’s own Christine Sinclair had a record-setting six goals at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. But she was suspended for “unsporting behaviour towards match officials” after her team lost its chance at a gold medal.
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Death of Amanda Todd
Amanda Todd, 15, committed suicide after posting a video on YouTube that detailed her plight with bullies. Her family would like the video to be used as an anti-bullying tool.
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Kitsilano Coast Guard Closure
The federal government plans to shut down Vancouver’s Kitsilano Coast Guard base. The 12-person crew responded to 300 calls last year and there are fears the closure of the base will cost lives.
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Port Mann Bridge Replacement
It’s been years in the making, but the new Port Mann Bridge will be open before the end of the year. The structure is the widest bridge in the world.
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Tsunami Debris Hits B.C.
Scientists warn that up to 18 million tonnes of tsunami debris from Japan will reach B.C. shores over the next few years. Some of the debris recovered so far includes a motorcycle with Japanese licence plates.
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Hero Jockey Mario Gutierrez
Mario Gutierrez put Hastings Park on the map when the Mexican-born jockey rode “I’ll Have Another” to victory in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. The Triple Crown, however, eluded the jockey.
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Johnsons Landing Slide
In July, a massive landslide roared down a mountainside and through the remote community of Johnsons Landing. Four people lost their lives when a wall of mud cut the community in half.
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Haida Gwaii Quake
A powerful 7.7 earthquake hit the coast of Haida Gwaii. Damage was minor, but the weekend quake had some residents questioning the province’s handling of emergency measures.
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