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ER doctors called on to fill shifts at short-handed Saanich Peninsula Hospital

ER doctors called on to fill shifts at short-handed Saanich Peninsula Hospital

If 16 open shifts in late May and June go unfilled, overnight closures may be required, says an ER physician
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Two B.C. nurses suspended for diverting narcotics for 'off-duty use'

Two B.C. nurses suspended for diverting narcotics for 'off-duty use'

The nurses reached consent agreements with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives.
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Shooting in Coquitlam sends one to hospital, RCMP believe it to be targeted incident

Shooting in Coquitlam sends one to hospital, RCMP believe it to be targeted incident

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Coquitlam RCMP say they believe a shooting in the city's Burke Mountain neighbourhood was a targeted incident. Officers were called to the David Avenue and Coast Meridian Road area around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Photos + Video: One seriously injured from 'targeted' Coquitlam shooting

Photos + Video: One seriously injured from 'targeted' Coquitlam shooting

A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries as police investigate the "brazen" incident, as well as Coquitlam vehicle fire believed to be related.
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Updated: Squamish Valley fire activity lower Wednesday; Cat Lake fire called out

Updated: Squamish Valley fire activity lower Wednesday; Cat Lake fire called out

The Shovelnose Creek wildfire remains at 38 hectares and out of control.
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B.C. municipal employee dies on the job after being hit by vehicle

B.C. municipal employee dies on the job after being hit by vehicle

OAK BAY, B.C. — A municipal worker on Vancouver Island has died on the job after being hit by a vehicle.
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University association warns members about Jordan Peterson’s Abbotsford lecture

University association warns members about Jordan Peterson’s Abbotsford lecture

The polarizing professor is scheduled to speak at the Abbotsford Centre on May 18
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New Canadian docu-series on restoring run down vehicles features Okanagan-based custom car builder

New Canadian docu-series on restoring run down vehicles features Okanagan-based custom car builder

The documentary follows “wreck hunters, auto restorers, hot rod and custom car builders and would-be entrepreneurs in their work dragging out run-down cars and turning them into valuable pieces of automotive art.”
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B.C., Mexican governments reach deal to bring 100 hospitality workers to province

B.C., Mexican governments reach deal to bring 100 hospitality workers to province

“The BCHA is strongly committed to delivering innovative and results-oriented solutions to support our industry’s workforce needs,” said BCHA president and CEO Ingrid Jarrett
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Students plan rally in response to controversial speaker's appearance at arena

Students plan rally in response to controversial speaker's appearance at arena

Former University of Toronto professor-turned-social media personality, set to speak Friday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, has been criticized for expressing views considered misogynistic and anti-trans
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