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Squamish SAR triumphs in Defender Service Awards: Lands new Land Rover and cash prize

Squamish SAR triumphs in Defender Service Awards: Lands new Land Rover and cash prize

Squamish Search and Rescue stands in the spotlight as the proud winner of the Search, Rescue, and Emergency Services category at the 2023 Defender Service Awards.
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Victoria clinic told to stop providing private-pay option for MRIs

Victoria clinic told to stop providing private-pay option for MRIs

The Medical Services Commission has requested that all community imaging clinics approved to bill MSP for outpatient diagnostic services cease charging for medically necessary MRIs
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Injectable HIV drug less accessible to patients in B.C. than other provinces: doctor

Injectable HIV drug less accessible to patients in B.C. than other provinces: doctor

VANCOUVER — British Columbians with HIV have less access to an injectable drug compared to patients elsewhere in the country who can get a shot every two months instead of taking a daily pill, says an infectious diseases specialist. Dr.
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Police watchdog investigating man's death following fire in Langley B.C.

Police watchdog investigating man's death following fire in Langley B.C.

LANGLEY, B.C. — British Columbia's independent police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who barricaded himself in a home in Langley which burned to the ground.
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Thousands lose power in parts of B.C. after high winds, heavy rains

Thousands lose power in parts of B.C. after high winds, heavy rains

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro says 80 per cent of customers who lost power during recent high winds and heavy rains have seen their electricity restored, though thousands still remain in the dark.
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'It's a field of headstones as far as you can see in every direction'

'It's a field of headstones as far as you can see in every direction'

Visits to military graveyards in Europe bring home scale of human sacrifice to Prince George's Eric Depenau of the Rocky Mountain Rangers.
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Fired health workers launch lawsuit against Dr. Bonnie Henry

Fired health workers launch lawsuit against Dr. Bonnie Henry

Previous attempts to sue the province and Henry have so far failed.
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Heavy rain, wind and snow expected for portions of B.C. over next several days

Heavy rain, wind and snow expected for portions of B.C. over next several days

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says a "vigorous frontal system" expected to cross British Columbia's south coast is bringing with it heavy rain and wind for some regions of the province, and snow for others, until at least Saturday.
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Strangers raise $15K for woman after incident in East Vancouver

Strangers raise $15K for woman after incident in East Vancouver

Vancouver police say there is an ongoing investigation.
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B.C. poultry staff told to vaccinate against flu as avian strains spread among birds

B.C. poultry staff told to vaccinate against flu as avian strains spread among birds

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer is urging people living or working on the province's poultry farms to "prioritize" getting influenza vaccinations as avian flu spreads among flocks this fall. Dr.
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