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B.C. man realizes he's had carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms for a full month after home detector goes off

B.C. man realizes he's had carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms for a full month after home detector goes off

"I just think people should know about this and get themselves a detector," the Vernon resident says.
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B.C. man arrested for allegedly making child pornography involving daughter

B.C. man arrested for allegedly making child pornography involving daughter

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Alberta authorities have arrested a 37-year-old man from British Columbia for allegedly creating and uploading child pornography involving his daughter to the internet.
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An Australian-based picture book by Squamish educator aims for parents' laps and children's hearts

An Australian-based picture book by Squamish educator aims for parents' laps and children's hearts

Wendy Monica Winter's 'Where's My Joey?' follows a mother's quest to find her child.
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Vancouver man hospitalized after asking gym user to wear a mask

Vancouver man hospitalized after asking gym user to wear a mask

After being punched numerous times the victim fell and hit his head on an exercise machine 
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Ottawa pledges millions more in support for global vaccine-sharing program after criticism

Ottawa pledges millions more in support for global vaccine-sharing program after criticism

Canada under fire for being only G7 country to tap supply from COVAX
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Opioid death rate still highest in B.C.'s north: Stigma, isolation, and inadequate services blamed

Opioid death rate still highest in B.C.'s north: Stigma, isolation, and inadequate services blamed

"There’s a lack of resources, a lack of supports for people who are wanting to get assistance or help," says one expert.
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Two-term, north coast-area MLA is first candidate into B.C. Liberal leadership race

Two-term, north coast-area MLA is first candidate into B.C. Liberal leadership race

TERRACE, B.C. — Just days after former British Columbia Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson delivered his official letter of resignation, the first candidate has come forward to replace him.
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A quick look at some of the COVID-19 variants that have been identified

A quick look at some of the COVID-19 variants that have been identified

VANCOUVER — Scientists say it’s normal for viruses to acquire small changes or mutations in their genetic alphabet as they reproduce.
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Canada aims to double genomic surveillance for concerning variants

Canada aims to double genomic surveillance for concerning variants

VANCOUVER — A national agency leading a network of labs hunting for variants of COVID-19 is aiming to double its efforts across Canada as part of a global surveillance initiative to keep up with new strains that may become more prevalent.
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SPCA seizes 40 animals 'in distress' from sled dog operation in B.C.

SPCA seizes 40 animals 'in distress' from sled dog operation in B.C.

SALMO, B.C. — The SPCA has seized 40 dogs from a sled dog operation in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia following a cruelty investigation.
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