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Drought conditions challenging on B.C.'s south coast, but fish protected: BC Hydro

Drought conditions challenging on B.C.'s south coast, but fish protected: BC Hydro

VANCOUVER — A new report from BC Hydro says its power generating system is meeting challenges caused by severe drought in several British Columbia regions, even as levels in some southwestern reservoirs are at or near record-breaking lows. The B.C.
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Grieving mother runs daily marathon around Health Ministry building in call for safe drug supply

Grieving mother runs daily marathon around Health Ministry building in call for safe drug supply

Jessica Michalofsky believes a safe drug supply would have prevented the death of her son at the age of 25
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Rollout of flu shots in B.C. has a bumpy start

Rollout of flu shots in B.C. has a bumpy start

Some who hadn’t registered or booked appointments were able to get flu shots from pharmacies, while others reported they were turned away and told to register on the GetVaccinated website.
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Deaths among B.C.'s homeless people increased 75% in 2021

Deaths among B.C.'s homeless people increased 75% in 2021

Deaths among homeless people in B.C. jumped significantly in 2021 compared to the year prior, and that increase was also seen in Kelowna. A Coroners Service report released Wednesday shows 247 people experiencing homelessness died across B.C.
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Besides jail time, prosecution wants internet ban, firearms prohibition for Amanda Todd's tormenter

Besides jail time, prosecution wants internet ban, firearms prohibition for Amanda Todd's tormenter

Defence argues man convicted of sextorting the Port Coquitlam teen should receive six years in jail instead of the 12 that the Crown is seeking.
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Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association girls take tournament gold in Vancouver

Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association girls take tournament gold in Vancouver

Girls ages 10-14 take U15 title.
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B.C. tourism sector eyes banner fall-winter season

B.C. tourism sector eyes banner fall-winter season

End to travel restrictions seen as bigger tourist magnet than a low Canadian dollar
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Recall against B.C. legislative member fails with missed deadline: Elections BC

Recall against B.C. legislative member fails with missed deadline: Elections BC

VICTORIA — The British Columbia recall petition launched against Harwinder Sandhu, the member of the legislature for Vernon-Monashee, was a failure. Elections BC says in a statement the recall petition was not submitted by the Oct.
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Has removal of fish farms decreased sea lice?

Has removal of fish farms decreased sea lice?

It’s premature for either activists or industry to draw conclusions, marine parasite expert says
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UBCM declines to support Village's Supreme Court appeal request

UBCM declines to support Village's Supreme Court appeal request

“UBCM has been a strong advocate for ensuring procedural fairness."
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