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New Nanaimo hospital ICU to take patients soon, replacing one of Canada's worst units

New Nanaimo hospital ICU to take patients soon, replacing one of Canada's worst units

NANAIMO, B.C. — A new intensive care unit in Nanaimo, B.C., will start taking patients later this month, replacing an aging unit once called one of the worst ICUs in Canada.
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Fentanyl detected in 9 of 10 illicit drug toxicity deaths, B.C. coroner says

Fentanyl detected in 9 of 10 illicit drug toxicity deaths, B.C. coroner says

176 lives were lost to the toxic drug supply in May.
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Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to Hawaii and Australia for half price

Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to Hawaii and Australia for half price

Two for the price of one.
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B.C. minister says Surrey 'playing games' with staff police report

B.C. minister says Surrey 'playing games' with staff police report

After Surrey council went against the province's 'strong recommendation' to keep the municipal police transition going, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has put an ultimatum on the city to produce a staff report for review.
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Update: Prince George restaurant cleans up act

Update: Prince George restaurant cleans up act

Northern Health issued Karim Indian Cuisine a low hazard rating in a follow up inspection on June 16, after finding mouse droppings in a bucket of bread crumbs at the restaurant on June 8.
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'I don't know how I would have coped without it': Seth Rogen's mom on a key part of raising kids in Vancouver

'I don't know how I would have coped without it': Seth Rogen's mom on a key part of raising kids in Vancouver

The actor's mother shares some special childhood memories - and shouts out a crucial place that helped her care for her kids
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Put-up or shut-up time in contract negotiations along B.C.’s waterfront

Put-up or shut-up time in contract negotiations along B.C.’s waterfront

Dockworkers’ union will be clear to issue 72-hour strike notice this week
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Temple leader who supported separate Sikh state is shot dead in Surrey, B.C.

Temple leader who supported separate Sikh state is shot dead in Surrey, B.C.

The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Province helps fund new timber production facility

Province helps fund new timber production facility

The facility is expected to be ready for small-scale operations later in 2023, with full operations beginning in 2024.
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Donnie Creek Wildfire now the largest in B.C.'s history: Wildfire Service

Donnie Creek Wildfire now the largest in B.C.'s history: Wildfire Service

The Donnie Creek wildfire has grown into the largest blaze ever recorded in British Columbia, BC Wildfire Service said Sunday. The fire, which is burning south of Fort Nelson in northeastern B.C.
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