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Stop downloading health care, policing costs, UBCM tells province

Stop downloading health care, policing costs, UBCM tells province

Langford Coun. Keith Yacucha: Having police deal with health care issues not good for those in crisis
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UBCM calls for standard housing conditions after heat dome deaths

UBCM calls for standard housing conditions after heat dome deaths

Port Moody Coun. Samantha Agtarap: "This resolution asks for a level playing field across the province."
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Harm-reduction supplies still available at hospitals where kiosks removed: Island Health

Harm-reduction supplies still available at hospitals where kiosks removed: Island Health

The province is reviewing the kiosks, which were intended to provide an option for those who wouldn’t or couldn’t seek in-person services
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Eby’s gains in polling tested by Rustad’s surge among young B.C. voters

Eby’s gains in polling tested by Rustad’s surge among young B.C. voters

BC NDP still holds edge on key issues, according to Research Co. survey
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Island Health warns of potential hepatitis A exposure in Courtenay

Island Health warns of potential hepatitis A exposure in Courtenay

Anyone who ate at the Dairy Queen on Cliff Avenue between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Sept. 10, 12, 13 or 14 should get a free dose of hepatitis A vaccine, the health authority says.
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Tseshaht First Nation gets $16.45M for economic development

Tseshaht First Nation gets $16.45M for economic development

The 1,300-member nation near Port Alberni already has development plans that include partnering on a new hotel
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NDP flips, BC United flops, B.C. Conservatives surge as election campaign approaches

NDP flips, BC United flops, B.C. Conservatives surge as election campaign approaches

VICTORIA — If the lead up to British Columbia's provincial election campaign is any indication of what’s to come, voters should expect the unexpected. It could be a wild ride to voting day on Oct. 19. The Conservative Party of B.C.
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Jury to mull recommendations as inquest into patient's 2019 death wraps up

Jury to mull recommendations as inquest into patient's 2019 death wraps up

Paul Spencer, 43, struggled with security when he tried to leave Royal Jubilee Hospital, then died after being placed in a seclusion room
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Wife of missing man who fell into Fraser River says he 'loved fishing' and was 'always helping people'

Wife of missing man who fell into Fraser River says he 'loved fishing' and was 'always helping people'

Tamara Ned is determined to bring her husband, Randall 'Alvis' Ned, home after 12 days of searching
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'Loud' B.C. kids’ basketball playing irks neighbour

'Loud' B.C. kids’ basketball playing irks neighbour

Neighbour said kids' basketballs caused damage to a flowerpot, hummingbird feeders and fence.
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