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Amendment will prevent violent offenders from changing names

Amendment will prevent violent offenders from changing names

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix introduced the amendment Monday after it was revealed child-killer Alan Schoenborn was fighting to keep his new name from being publicized.
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Drivers to get $110 rebates from ICBC, basic rate to stay same for sixth year

Drivers to get $110 rebates from ICBC, basic rate to stay same for sixth year

The rebates will start going out in late May to all personal and commercial customers who had an active eligible basic insurance policy in February.
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Open drug use banned in public places, after Health Canada approves change

Open drug use banned in public places, after Health Canada approves change

The move comes after a public outcry about open drug use in city streets and in hospitals.
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Applications open for $40M loan program for secondary suites

Applications open for $40M loan program for secondary suites

Homeowners can apply for forgivable loans for as much as half the total cost of renovations, up to a maximum of $40,000, to build basement and garden suites
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Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

The clock is now ticking on hefty fines for those who don’t fall in line
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Pilot project to decriminalize drugs will continue, says Eby

Pilot project to decriminalize drugs will continue, says Eby

While public drug use needs to end, Eby said arresting someone struggling with addiction and taking them to court does not deal with addiction or save lives.
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Plant apologizes for news release after winning NDP nomination for Saanich-Gulf Islands

Plant apologizes for news release after winning NDP nomination for Saanich-Gulf Islands

The release, which was later retracted, said 69-year-old May was ‘challenged to keep up with riding duties’ due to poor health, and could resign
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B.C. moves to ban illicit drug use in public spaces

B.C. moves to ban illicit drug use in public spaces

Premier David Eby said he has received assurances that the federal government will help ensure police can enforce a ban on illicit drug use in any public spaces, including parks, transit, hospitals, restaurants and beaches.
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Island Health memo instructs nurses not to stop illicit drug use in hospitals

Island Health memo instructs nurses not to stop illicit drug use in hospitals

The memo dated March 12, which was raised in the legislature on Tuesday, provides a guide for staff interactions with people who use illicit drugs
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No plans for overdose-prevention sites at all B.C. hospitals, Dix says

No plans for overdose-prevention sites at all B.C. hospitals, Dix says

Health authorities have differing approaches on how to deal with drug use in hospitals, but task force will standardize rules, minister says.
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