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99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions

99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says there's been a 99 per cent drop in the number of online Ozempic prescriptions filled by Americans from pharmacies in that province since it introduced regulations to protect the local supply for diabete
Safety alert: Vancouver Coastal Health warns of health risk in olive oil products

Safety alert: Vancouver Coastal Health warns of health risk in olive oil products

The retailer did not meet the food safety standards to "eliminate harmful bacteria that can cause illness, including foodborne botulism."
Long-time ferry customer tired of waiting in the early morning rain for a bus

Long-time ferry customer tired of waiting in the early morning rain for a bus

Vancouver resident wants some kind of shelter to protect bus passengers while they line up
Repairs are set to start at the Wharf Avenue homeless shelter in Sechelt

Repairs are set to start at the Wharf Avenue homeless shelter in Sechelt

Agencies have been negotiating to permit nearby tents to stay in place while the work is under way
Canada should consider legal solution to fight residential school denialism: report

Canada should consider legal solution to fight residential school denialism: report

OTTAWA — Canada should give "urgent consideration" to legal mechanisms as a way to combat residential school denialism, said a Friday report from the independent special interlocutor on unmarked graves.
Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89

Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89

FOREST, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi man known as “Case 1,” the first person to be diagnosed with autism, has died. Donald G.
Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Egmont votes to acquire school building

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Egmont votes to acquire school building

Also, Jan’s Garden raises food bank funds
Fire in Pender Harbour damages two homes

Fire in Pender Harbour damages two homes

More than 20 firefighters spent most of the day at the scene on Narrows Road
Halfmoon Happenings: Spotlight on…The O Farm

Halfmoon Happenings: Spotlight on…The O Farm

What’s in store for the longtime farm
Gumboot Nation: Doing, spreading kindness

Gumboot Nation: Doing, spreading kindness

Also, Roberts Creek Hall now has wifi