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COVID denier, vaccine foe Mak Parhar died after drug use, not the virus

COVID denier, vaccine foe Mak Parhar died after drug use, not the virus

There was no traumatic injury, and no evidence of foul play or acute self-harm.
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BC SPCA reports higher number of pets being surrendered in 2022

BC SPCA reports higher number of pets being surrendered in 2022

The society says 42,079 animals were assisted through pet food bank programs.
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New disability benefit would make 'major difference’ in many people's lives

New disability benefit would make 'major difference’ in many people's lives

A government bill aiming to lift Canadians with disabilities out of poverty is working its way through the Senate after MPs voted unanimously to pass it late last week.
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FASD respite funding will help B.C. families in need of relief

FASD respite funding will help B.C. families in need of relief

The two-year grants will help families with a variety of needs
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Think tank forecasts financial challenges for LNG projects such as Woodfibre LNG

Think tank forecasts financial challenges for LNG projects such as Woodfibre LNG

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis released a new report noting the challenges facing B.C. LNG.
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'It's painful to let her go': Someone is selling an old BC Ferries lifeboat

'It's painful to let her go': Someone is selling an old BC Ferries lifeboat

"It's got the strongest hull, it's unsinkable!"
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B.C. dog found chained in freezing basement gives birth to 7 puppies

B.C. dog found chained in freezing basement gives birth to 7 puppies

The puppies will be available for adoption soon.
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'A scientific sin': 16 Canadian salmon scientists claim DFO sea lice report was manipulated

'A scientific sin': 16 Canadian salmon scientists claim DFO sea lice report was manipulated

16 scientists slam a recent DFO report that found salmon farms had an "insignificant" impact on wild salmon infestations — claiming the report's authors cherry-picked data, ignored scientific consensus and failed to consult with experts outside the department.
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Canada under pressure to ban deep-sea mining as global ocean summit starts in Vancouver

Canada under pressure to ban deep-sea mining as global ocean summit starts in Vancouver

Seabed mining is the hot-button political issue coming into the conference, said Susanna Fuller, a vice-president of Oceans North.
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Langdale Elementary students meet illustrator of 'Heathers Pick' book

Langdale Elementary students meet illustrator of 'Heathers Pick' book

Carla Maskall, illustrator of What the Seal Saw (a “Heathers Pick” at Indigo) came to see Langdale Elementary students as part of Family Literacy Week.
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