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PACE is closing after 31 years of supporting sex workers

PACE is closing after 31 years of supporting sex workers

The result will be a dangerous lack of supports and resources for highly marginalized people, community members warn.
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Campers evacuated after new fire near Harrison Lake spreads fast

Campers evacuated after new fire near Harrison Lake spreads fast

The fire was first discovered early Tuesday evening.
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Rob Shaw: From free IUDs to funded IVF, BC NDP delivering on reproductive health

Rob Shaw: From free IUDs to funded IVF, BC NDP delivering on reproductive health

Two major programs are driving demand and positioning B.C. as a national leader
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Tsunami advisory for B.C. coast cancelled after massive quake off Russia

Tsunami advisory for B.C. coast cancelled after massive quake off Russia

The preliminary magnitude of 8.8 would make it the world's strongest quake since 2011.
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McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear

McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear

The researchers hope to develop a system that will inform patients of possible inflammation so they can contact their health-care provider.
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Premier calls for reform to B.C.'s process for determining expensive-drug coverage

Premier calls for reform to B.C.'s process for determining expensive-drug coverage

At least 10 people resigned from the Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Committee after the Health Minister reversed a decision to cut drug coverage for a 10-year-old Langford girl
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Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in West Vancouver

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in West Vancouver

Police say the driver left the road and crashed into a tree before the vehicle caught fire
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'B.C. has been fortunate': It's been a slow wildfire season this year

'B.C. has been fortunate': It's been a slow wildfire season this year

British Columbia has experienced a relatively quiet wildfire season so far, but provincial officials are warning that a stretch of intense heat could reverse that trend.
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Ship breaking critic wins $165K after company's legal delays

Ship breaking critic wins $165K after company's legal delays

Union Bay activist was awarded the legal fees after the ship breaker was found to have delayed an anti-SLAPP application.
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Canadian pharmacies take steps to mitigate shortage of prescription painkillers

Canadian pharmacies take steps to mitigate shortage of prescription painkillers

Some pharmacies are capping supplies to 30 days to ensure there is enough for all patients.
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