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B.C. organ donor project aims to reduce kidney rejection with better matches

B.C. organ donor project aims to reduce kidney rejection with better matches

VANCOUVER — Researchers in British Columbia have set their sights on virtually eliminating organ rejection by using advanced genetic testing to better match patients with kidney donors. Dr.
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'I could have stopped something': Okanagan double-murder trial opens with allegations of drug, gang involvement

'I could have stopped something': Okanagan double-murder trial opens with allegations of drug, gang involvement

The trial is expected to continue throughout the summer.
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Vancouver falling short of B.C.-mandated housing targets

Vancouver falling short of B.C.-mandated housing targets

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: "Although the council has different opinions, they seem united on wanting to make sure that housing gets built."
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Pickup driver who tried to pull Yaris driver from vehicle fails roadside screening

Pickup driver who tried to pull Yaris driver from vehicle fails roadside screening

The incident happened at the intersection of Kelly Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway on Friday
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Man convicted of Richmond B&E, sex assault jailed five years

Man convicted of Richmond B&E, sex assault jailed five years

The conviction came 22 years after the offence.
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B.C. sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

B.C. sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

VICTORIA — Drivers in British Columbia now have to meet minimum distances between their vehicle and people walking or riding on provincial roads.
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IIO investigating man's death after officer shooting in Mackenzie, B.C.

IIO investigating man's death after officer shooting in Mackenzie, B.C.

MACKENZIE, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating police actions after a man was shot and killed by an officer in Mackenzie, B.C.
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Search underway for missing climbers in Garibaldi Provincial Park, near Squamish

Search underway for missing climbers in Garibaldi Provincial Park, near Squamish

The ongoing search for the three missing climbers is challenged by weather and avalanche conditions.
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B.C. RCMP, Squamish Search and Rescue looking for missing climbers

B.C. RCMP, Squamish Search and Rescue looking for missing climbers

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A spokeswoman for Squamish Search and Rescue in British Columbia says an "active search" is underway for three experienced mountaineers who have been missing since Friday.
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Vancouver driver arrested after crashing into vehicles, narrowly missing pedestrians

Vancouver driver arrested after crashing into vehicles, narrowly missing pedestrians

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say they are recommending multiple dangerous driving and impaired driving charges for a man who crashed his car into several other vehicles and nearly hit pedestrians downtown last week.
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