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Ditch expensive PCR COVID test for travel, B.C. tourism industry tells feds

Ditch expensive PCR COVID test for travel, B.C. tourism industry tells feds

B.C. businesses, tourism agencies and travel groups who say unneeded restrictions are damaging the economy want to see Ottawa lift COVID-19 PCR testing for travellers coming to Canada.
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B.C.'s information, privacy act proposals 'questionable': lawyer

B.C.'s information, privacy act proposals 'questionable': lawyer

NDP continues to take heat for proposed amendments.
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Expect noise and New West lane closures as Pattullo work moves onto land

Expect noise and New West lane closures as Pattullo work moves onto land

New work will use a drill instead of pile driving
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Health Minister Adrian Dix comments on assaults on B.C. health-care workers

Health Minister Adrian Dix comments on assaults on B.C. health-care workers

'It's a high priority for us,' said Dix.
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B.C.'s opioid crisis is claiming more than five lives a day: coroner

B.C.'s opioid crisis is claiming more than five lives a day: coroner

In August and September, an average of 5.5 people died across B.C. per day due to a toxic drug supply. Now, the province is investing $132 million over the next three years to treat people and their addiction.
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How the pandemic is making Canadians eat healthier

How the pandemic is making Canadians eat healthier

Three-quarters of Canadians say the coronavirus pandemic has affected their eating habits. After 18 months, that shift is leading to some healthier habits.
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Urban British Columbians 'overconfident' they can deal with storm fallout: BC Hydro

Urban British Columbians 'overconfident' they can deal with storm fallout: BC Hydro

Despite rising threats due to climate change, more than half of British Columbians don't have an emergency kit. Among the least prepared are Metro Vancouver residents, the province's biggest urban area.
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'Impressive' supercell tornado did touch down in Vancouver: Environment Canada

'Impressive' supercell tornado did touch down in Vancouver: Environment Canada

Before this weekend, only seven tornados had ever touched down in the Vancouver area over the past 70 years
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Everything B.C. residents need to know about the reopening of the Canada-U.S. border

Everything B.C. residents need to know about the reopening of the Canada-U.S. border

There are several things to consider before you drive down
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'Thirty-, 40- and 50-year-olds shouldn't be dying at this level': A day in a B.C. ICU

'Thirty-, 40- and 50-year-olds shouldn't be dying at this level': A day in a B.C. ICU

A lot of young or fit people have a “false sense of security” they can beat COVID, “but we’ve unfortunately seen many people with that description becoming very sick and going on to die,” Dr. Omar Ahmad says.
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