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First Nation says container debris cleanup on Vancouver Island beaches still an 'emergency'

First Nation says container debris cleanup on Vancouver Island beaches still an 'emergency'

Debris continues to surface on Vancouver Island beaches after shipping containers fell off the Zim Kingston.
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B.C. couple owing $25 million loses appeal to have debt forgiven

B.C. couple owing $25 million loses appeal to have debt forgiven

The pair sold overpriced shares to 'unsophisticated investors' in 2008, with the assistance of an entity in the business of advising people in debt on how to access funds from their RRSPs and retirement accounts.
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B.C. to ban mink farms, citing concerns of new COVID-19 variants

B.C. to ban mink farms, citing concerns of new COVID-19 variants

Concerns have arisen the virus that causes COVID-19 could mutate in the creatures and spread back to the human population.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide Tums recall issued due to possible 'metal fragments' in tablets

Safety alert: Canada-wide Tums recall issued due to possible 'metal fragments' in tablets

Consuming a metal fragment poses a potential risk of choking or injury (such as cuts or tears in the mouth and digestive system).
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Taryn’s story: How an autistic adult found housing in Vancouver

Taryn’s story: How an autistic adult found housing in Vancouver

Unique project at nine-storey complex includes 16 suites for people living with autism
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Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods face huge gaps in life expectancy: study

Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods face huge gaps in life expectancy: study

UBC researcher says health matters at the neighbourhood level, and access to things like health care and better transit is important.
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Workplace COVID illness claims starting to rise again

Workplace COVID illness claims starting to rise again

Claims being filed with WorkSafe have shifted from predominantly health-care workers to other fields.
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'They are sacred': Haisla First Nation shares importance of traditional regalia

'They are sacred': Haisla First Nation shares importance of traditional regalia

Regalia is a full wardrobe with each piece and colour specifically chosen for its connection to the First Nation culture and history.
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Photos: Double rainbow fills Metro Vancouver sky

Photos: Double rainbow fills Metro Vancouver sky

Rain is expected to return in the evening
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B.C.'s solicitor general agrees that greater police oversight is needed

B.C.'s solicitor general agrees that greater police oversight is needed

B.C. government developing a police board training program to strengthen governance, oversight role of province's police boards.
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