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99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions

99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says there's been a 99 per cent drop in the number of online Ozempic prescriptions filled by Americans from pharmacies in that province since it introduced regulations to protect the local supply for diabete
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Renewable diesel refinery is first in Canada, completed in B.C.

Renewable diesel refinery is first in Canada, completed in B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Construction has been completed on a stand-alone renewable diesel refinery in British Columbia, the first of its kind in Canada.
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RCMP say no critical injuries in crash of B.C. bus carrying pipeline camp workers

RCMP say no critical injuries in crash of B.C. bus carrying pipeline camp workers

PRINCE GEORGE — A bus loaded with camp workers supporting construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline crashed Friday north of Prince George, B.C., injuring 17 of the 30 people on board, the work camp operators said.
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Surrey city council votes in closed-door meeting to keep RCMP

Surrey city council votes in closed-door meeting to keep RCMP

A closed-door council meeting has resulted in an affirmative vote to keep the Surrey RCMP. Voting results were not disclosed by Mayor Brenda Locke.
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B.C.'s largest wildfire still threatens, as conditions elsewhere ease

B.C.'s largest wildfire still threatens, as conditions elsewhere ease

VANCOUVER — Rain and cooler weather over much of British Columbia has prompted two fire centres in the southern and central Interior to roll back campfire bans.
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The results of B.C.’s Cullen Commission, one year later

The results of B.C.’s Cullen Commission, one year later

The public inquiry into money laundering reported 101 recommendations on June 15, 2023
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Some Chinese Canadians embrace 'white people food' movement, others are baffled

Some Chinese Canadians embrace 'white people food' movement, others are baffled

Cheese sticks and a bagel. A boiled egg with raw broccoli. A fat ball of burrata cheese sitting atop a pile of green grapes.
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Kitten stuck under floor of Surrey, B.C., home for 4 days is cut free by firefighters

Kitten stuck under floor of Surrey, B.C., home for 4 days is cut free by firefighters

SURREY, B.C. — Firefighters had to cut through an exterior wall of a home in Surrey, B.C., to rescue a kitten trapped under the floor for four days.
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Update: Judge rejects North Vancouver trail groper's testimony

Update: Judge rejects North Vancouver trail groper's testimony

After trial dates on June 8 and 9, accused was found guilty in North Vancouver Provincial Court last week.
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BC Hydro set to start first hunt in 15 years for new electricity sources

BC Hydro set to start first hunt in 15 years for new electricity sources

The province is also promising $140 million for the B.C. Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative.
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