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B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

At a recent Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee meeting, a woman said if B.C. Ferries didn’t make changes, she would ‘take a gun’ to everyone. Also cited: keying of vehicles, shouting, foul language and a disrespect for personal space.
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Burnaby civic facilities that'll be closed — and open — this weekend

Burnaby civic facilities that'll be closed — and open — this weekend

National Truth and Reconciliation Day falls on a Saturday this year, meaning Burnaby has altered schedules for Sept. 30, as well as Oct. 1 and 2.
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Suspended B.C. midwife communicated with patients by phone, text

Suspended B.C. midwife communicated with patients by phone, text

A Chilliwack midwife used ultrasounds for newborn baby procedures outside the scope of her practice, college finds.
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Physician assistants could soon be licensed to work in B.C.

Physician assistants could soon be licensed to work in B.C.

Physician assistants, who work under the supervision of doctors, are already licensed to practise in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta.
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B.C. sex offender’s child no-contact condition relaxed

B.C. sex offender’s child no-contact condition relaxed

Trenton Clifford Jonathan Adams admitted to possessing 357 images and five videos depicting child pornography.
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RCMP say 'clear case of mass amnesia' in removal of firefighting equipment

RCMP say 'clear case of mass amnesia' in removal of firefighting equipment

All involved "pointed the finger at the others," police say.
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Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: Sept. 29 to Oct. 2

Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: Sept. 29 to Oct. 2

What to do in Burnaby for the long weekend? Farmers market, paint nite and more.
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SFU teaching support staff will line the pickets starting Sept. 28

SFU teaching support staff will line the pickets starting Sept. 28

Around 1,600 members of Simon Fraser University's Teaching Support Staff Union will be going on an indefinite work stoppage from Thursday, Sept. 28.
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Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Mayors from Burnaby and Surrey were ready to accept a combined $138 million to fund an acceleration of housing permits and new affordable housing projects until the federal housing minister kiboshed those plans.
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B.C. provides $20M in support for those forced to travel for cancer care

B.C. provides $20M in support for those forced to travel for cancer care

Funds will be split between the Canadian Cancer Society and Hope Air to expand their programs.
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