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B.C. scientists find wildflower fights drug-resistant tuberculosis

B.C. scientists find wildflower fights drug-resistant tuberculosis

Tuberculosis kills more than a million people a year, and without new antibiotics, experts say drug resistance could drive that number even higher.
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Green election sign with missing head turned into game

Green election sign with missing head turned into game

Supporters are invited to take a picture with their face where candidate Rob Botterell’s should be.
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Dog that attacked deer in Oak Bay deemed 'vicious'; owner fined

Dog that attacked deer in Oak Bay deemed 'vicious'; owner fined

The owner has been issued several municipal tickets and must post a sign on their residence alerting anyone who comes to the home that a vicious dog is living there
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Les Leyne: Three leaders now wait to see if debate was a game-changer

Les Leyne: Three leaders now wait to see if debate was a game-changer

The leaders of B.C.’s main political parties David Eby, Sonia Furstenau and John Rustad participated in a televised debate on Tuesday night.
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Comment: A 'make or break' time for real action on housing affordability

Comment: A 'make or break' time for real action on housing affordability

Take these four steps to make housing more affordable.
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B.C. party leaders clash in debate over housing, platform costing and DRIPA

B.C. party leaders clash in debate over housing, platform costing and DRIPA

David Eby says NDP government would not revisit amendments to Land Act.
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Here are some key quotes from the B.C. party leaders' debate

Here are some key quotes from the B.C. party leaders' debate

The leaders of British Columbia's main parties have squared off in their only televised debate ahead of the Oct. 19 provincial election.
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B.C. nurse failed to adhere to medication standards, college finds

B.C. nurse failed to adhere to medication standards, college finds

A Nanaimo nurse has been suspended for six weeks and must take remedial education.
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Opinion: Hysterectomy is more common, and occurs at younger ages, for women with less education

Opinion: Hysterectomy is more common, and occurs at younger ages, for women with less education

Women in Alberta with a high school diploma or less have nearly double the rate of hysterectomies than those with a university degree, raising questions about social disparities in medical care.
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UBC study quantifies dangers of using phone while walking in intersection

UBC study quantifies dangers of using phone while walking in intersection

More than 300 'near misses' between pedestrians, vehicles recorded in two Vancouver intersections.
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