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Prince George, B.C., apologizes for taking down part of a homeless camp

Prince George, B.C., apologizes for taking down part of a homeless camp

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The City of Prince George, B.C., has apologized for the harm it caused to vulnerable people when it removed their structures from a homeless camp.
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Vancouver mayoral candidate proposes putting 2030 Olympic bid to public vote

Vancouver mayoral candidate proposes putting 2030 Olympic bid to public vote

Coun. Colleen Hardwick wants city council to get a yes/no plebiscite on the October ballot.
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B.C. ready to proceed with permanent repairs to flood-damaged Coquihalla Highway

B.C. ready to proceed with permanent repairs to flood-damaged Coquihalla Highway

HOPE, B.C. — The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says it is moving ahead with permanent repairs to a key B.C. highway damaged by catastrophic flooding last November.
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BCPA wants psychologists in family doctor practices in B.C.

BCPA wants psychologists in family doctor practices in B.C.

The psychologists would provide brief assessments and treatments for mental health concerns like depression anxiety, and behavioural health concerns.
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Children's Bluetooth bike helmet recalled due to safety hazard

Children's Bluetooth bike helmet recalled due to safety hazard

The black speaker helmets were sold in Toys R Us in Canada and Walmart in the U.S.
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Couple offers 100-acre site on Malahat to house Ukrainian refugees

Couple offers 100-acre site on Malahat to house Ukrainian refugees

The property was intended to be developed as an RV campground
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Rapid COVID-19 tests available at B.C. pharmacies for people aged 18 and up

Rapid COVID-19 tests available at B.C. pharmacies for people aged 18 and up

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says COVID-19 rapid tests are now available at participating pharmacies for people aged 18 and over. The Health Ministry says one kit containing five rapid antigen tests is available for people with a B.C.
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Feds fast-track oligarch-busting registry — here's what it means for B.C.

Feds fast-track oligarch-busting registry — here's what it means for B.C.

A coalition of advocacy groups has been lobbying the federal government for years to establish a registry, similar to what's found in the U.S. and many European countries. 
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Housing minister, municipal governments at odds over B.C. housing supply report

Housing minister, municipal governments at odds over B.C. housing supply report

VANCOUVER — A municipal government report that says British Columbia is building enough homes to match the province's population growth has drawn sharp criticism from the housing minister. The Union of B.C.
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'Especially turbulent': The Weather Network releases long-term spring forecast for B.C. (GRAPHS)

'Especially turbulent': The Weather Network releases long-term spring forecast for B.C. (GRAPHS)

A cooler, wetter spring could "help delay" the start of wildfire season in B.C., too. 
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