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Record number of hospitalizations as COVID and flu season peaks

Record number of hospitalizations as COVID and flu season peaks

Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said cases of Influenza A and RSV have been “steadily increasing over the last few weeks”
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B.C. nurse disciplined for poor security practices

B.C. nurse disciplined for poor security practices

The incidents happened between January 2022 and June 2023.
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B.C. non-profit CEO urges tax deductions for vet bills

B.C. non-profit CEO urges tax deductions for vet bills

Such a move would help decrease "economic euthanasia," says chief executive officer of the Regional Animal Protection Society.
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Introducing the lower Sunshine Coast’s 2024 New Year’s baby

Introducing the lower Sunshine Coast’s 2024 New Year’s baby

Layona Chandler Matsuo was born at 5:07 a.m. Jan. 5 at 3,294 grams (7.2 lb) in weight and 49 cm in length.
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Ready to ski? Dakota Ridge opens Jan 11 after heavy snow

Ready to ski? Dakota Ridge opens Jan 11 after heavy snow

Significant snowfall allows for winter fun at Dakota Ridge
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'Unsettling': Raccoons found suffering in traps at B.C. property

'Unsettling': Raccoons found suffering in traps at B.C. property

Two of the raccoons were humanely euthanized, due to their injuries.
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B.C. Brothers Keepers drug gang sentencing delayed to March

B.C. Brothers Keepers drug gang sentencing delayed to March

Heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine offences allegedly occurred in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Nanaimo and Campbell River.
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Watch: Ferry car deck floods during 'rough seas' in Strait of Juan de Fuca

Watch: Ferry car deck floods during 'rough seas' in Strait of Juan de Fuca

The damage was minimal, according to staff.
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Meteorologists warn 'significant waves' are coming to Vancouver, Richmond and Delta

Meteorologists warn 'significant waves' are coming to Vancouver, Richmond and Delta

Waves are expected to exceed the highest astronomical tide.
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Touchless transit payment system arrives on the Sunshine Coast

Touchless transit payment system arrives on the Sunshine Coast

As of Jan. 10, local transit users can pay using BC Transit’s Umo app. Cash payments, January, 2024 monthly passes and existing paper single fare tickets will also continue to be honoured.
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