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Involuntary care coming for those with severe mental illness, addiction: Eby

Involuntary care coming for those with severe mental illness, addiction: Eby

The care targets those struggling with three concurrent issues: mental illness, severe brain injury caused by repeated overdoses, and addiction to opioids or crystal meth
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B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

A request for proposals to design and build the diesel-electric hybrid ferries was issued on Monday.
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B.C. nurse disciplined over long-term care problems

B.C. nurse disciplined over long-term care problems

A Victoria nurse was working at two long-term care facilities where problems with medication administration, documentation, physical assessments, and wound care were found.
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New baby for endangered southern residents; mom spotted alone with calf

New baby for endangered southern residents; mom spotted alone with calf

The tiny orca was spotted with L90 Ballena — a 31-year-old female who has never been documented with a calf — off Lime Kiln Park on San Juan Island
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Patient suffered cardiac arrest after restraint: forensic pathologist

Patient suffered cardiac arrest after restraint: forensic pathologist

Paul Spencer’s 2019 death was the result of a combination of factors including physical restraint, cardiovascular disease and medication for schizophrenia, a coroners inquest heard
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Climate change costs growing for B.C. municipalities

Climate change costs growing for B.C. municipalities

B.C. municipalities expressed frustration with the federal government's slowness in responding to local communities' climate change challenges.
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B.C. taco eatery fined $7,000 for serving minor

B.C. taco eatery fined $7,000 for serving minor

A Vancouver Tacofino restaurant served a beer to a minor while nearby liquor inspectors watched.
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Air Canada strike: What to know about free flight changes, 25% off global trips

Air Canada strike: What to know about free flight changes, 25% off global trips

Travellers can enjoy reduced prices on flights to all destinations.
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Another incumbent BC United MLA to run as Independent as Kirkpatrick re-enters race

Another incumbent BC United MLA to run as Independent as Kirkpatrick re-enters race

WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. — An incumbent BC United legislative member has reversed her decision not to seek re-election and has announced she'll run as an Independent in the riding of West Vancouver-Capilano in the upcoming British Columbia election.
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UBCM: Housing crisis requires crisis response, delegates hear

UBCM: Housing crisis requires crisis response, delegates hear

The province's multi-faceted housing crisis will take years and patience to fix, Union of BC Municipalities delegates told.
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