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B.C. January, February overdose crisis fatalities worst so far

B.C. January, February overdose crisis fatalities worst so far

“Continued tragic and unprecedented rate of death” demands action: chief coroner
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Microsoft expanding Vancouver footprint, adding 500 new jobs

Microsoft expanding Vancouver footprint, adding 500 new jobs

Tech giant adding new cloud computing infrastructure to city as roster grows to 1,700 workers
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New affordable housing projects announced for southern Vancouver Island

New affordable housing projects announced for southern Vancouver Island

VICTORIA — More than 90 new, affordable homes are coming to southern Vancouver Island, after the B.C. and federal governments announced $13.1 million in funding for the initiative.
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Female salmon dying at more than twice the rate of males, UBC researchers find

Female salmon dying at more than twice the rate of males, UBC researchers find

Researchers looked at the sockeye in the Fraser River
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B.C. accelerates vaccine timeline for extremely clinically vulnerable, seniors

B.C. accelerates vaccine timeline for extremely clinically vulnerable, seniors

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is accelerating the timeline for the COVID-19 vaccine once again, allowing people who are "extremely clinically vulnerable" and some seniors to book their shots earlier than expected.
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BBB, RCMP warn British Columbians about puppy scams

BBB, RCMP warn British Columbians about puppy scams

There's been a rise in puppy scams since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
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B.C.-made trays keep COVID-19 vaccine vials cold and safe during transport

B.C.-made trays keep COVID-19 vaccine vials cold and safe during transport

So far, 450 trays have been sent out for use on Vancouver Island and elsewhere in the province.
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B.C. expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for high-risk individuals with existing medical conditions

B.C. expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for high-risk individuals with existing medical conditions

People who are at increased risk from COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions are being prioritized.
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Unmasked man gets in construction worker’s face in Burnaby mall (VIDEO)

Unmasked man gets in construction worker’s face in Burnaby mall (VIDEO)

The construction worker stood between the unmasked man and a woman holding the hand of a young child during the heated confrontation
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B.C.'s money-laundering inquiry deadline extended

B.C.'s money-laundering inquiry deadline extended

Commission, which is looking into financial irregularities in B.C.'s real estate market and casinos, has been given until December to submit its report
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