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Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Over 30 HandyDART workers will be given unpaid leave starting Dec. 21, when a TransLink mandatory vaccination policy goes into effect. Some worry it will compound a worker shortage and threaten to reduce service.
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B.C. couple crashes car into backyard pool, saved by police officer's 'heroic actions'

B.C. couple crashes car into backyard pool, saved by police officer's 'heroic actions'

Crash victims escape pool with no apparent injuries, say Surrey RCMP
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Regulator rejects Uber's application to operate outside Lower Mainland and Whistler

Regulator rejects Uber's application to operate outside Lower Mainland and Whistler

29-page decision says pandemic resulted in less passenger volume
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More seniors in publicly funded care taking anti-psychotics with no diagnosis, advocate says

More seniors in publicly funded care taking anti-psychotics with no diagnosis, advocate says

Advocate’s office publishes Long-Term Care Facilities Directory, an overview of what’s happening at care homes in B.C.
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British Columbians have been drinking more; easing of alcohol laws could be one reason, pandemic another

British Columbians have been drinking more; easing of alcohol laws could be one reason, pandemic another

Consumption per capita has been second-highest in Island Health region
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Indigenous-led Olympic bid 'captures the imagination'

Indigenous-led Olympic bid 'captures the imagination'

With costs, benefits, and public support still up in the air, ‘there’s lots of work ahead’
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Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Canada has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.
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Public transit will be free in Metro Vancouver again on New Year's Eve

Public transit will be free in Metro Vancouver again on New Year's Eve

TransLink is reminding customers to not tap their Compass Cards within these hours
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Amazon deliveries spike plastic pollution 29% in a year, report shows

Amazon deliveries spike plastic pollution 29% in a year, report shows

Environmental group calls on Ottawa to include plastics from Amazon deliveries in ban
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Bowling with chickens among animal cruelty cited in $300K Fraser Valley fines

Bowling with chickens among animal cruelty cited in $300K Fraser Valley fines

Companies have made significant changes as a result of investigation, judge says
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