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Why these B.C. companies are at the forefront of therapeutics

Why these B.C. companies are at the forefront of therapeutics

Local scientists and life sciences companies are helping to advance a significant evolution in drug development.
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UBCM delegates call for better rural, remote health-care services

UBCM delegates call for better rural, remote health-care services

Concerns include lack of access to emergency services, on-demand mental health and addictions facilities, physicians, paramedics, and other health professionals.
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Personal preparedness key in emergency evacuation planning: SCRD

Personal preparedness key in emergency evacuation planning: SCRD

If you ask your Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) director about emergency evacuation plans for the Coast, be prepared to answer their first question: 'Have you signed up for Voyent Alert?'
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UBCM supports variable residential tax rates

UBCM supports variable residential tax rates

The UBCM wants the province to amend the B.C. Assessment Act and the Community Charter to allow the residential tax class to be split in two.
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UBCM pushes for more police training, funding amid officer shortages

UBCM pushes for more police training, funding amid officer shortages

While RCMP train in Regina, the Justice Institute of British Columbia is the only academy available for B.C police forces.
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How B.C. communities are balancing building with flood risks

How B.C. communities are balancing building with flood risks

Local governments using a combination of bylaws and regulations to build safely in flood-prone areas
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B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

"Currently, the province regulates where people can smoke tobacco, drink alcohol and use cannabis, but does not have rules about public use of other controlled substances," the resolution said.
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Why was that navy ship in Howe Sound near Squamish?

Why was that navy ship in Howe Sound near Squamish?

Canadian naval ship prepares crew in local waters.
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Residents share concerns about applications along Lower Gibsons Way

Residents share concerns about applications along Lower Gibsons Way

32 members of the public attended the Sept. 12 community dialogue 
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Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Local governments recognize urgent need to address the opioid crisis and support decriminalization
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