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Province confirms outbreak of avian influenza at farm in North Okanagan

Province confirms outbreak of avian influenza at farm in North Okanagan

The province has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza at a farm in the North Okanagan. "With the recent confirmation of avian influenza in several provinces and U.S. states, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food has been working closely with the
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B.C. ferry needs tug after breakdown, prompts cancellations before long weekend

B.C. ferry needs tug after breakdown, prompts cancellations before long weekend

VANCOUVER — Travellers aboard a B.C. ferry heading to Nanaimo endured an epic late-night sailing when the vessel had engine trouble mid-voyage. BC Ferries says the Queen of Oak Bay departed Horseshoe Bay at about 8 p.m.
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Victoria paramedics going to Ukraine to deliver ambulances and medical supplies

Victoria paramedics going to Ukraine to deliver ambulances and medical supplies

They are flying to Poland on Sunday, will drive the ambulances over the border into Ukraine and transfer everything into the hands of paramedics with ­Pirogov First Volunteer Mobile Hospital
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Vancouver Island's first eagle sanctuary to go ahead after funds raised

Vancouver Island's first eagle sanctuary to go ahead after funds raised

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Vancouver mayor aims to increase empty homes tax to fund affordable housing

Vancouver mayor aims to increase empty homes tax to fund affordable housing

Vancouver's mayor has announced a plan to boost the empty homes tax rate to five per cent and double its compliance audits in an effort to provide more affordable housing.
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Canada Post deliveries paused in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside over safety concerns

Canada Post deliveries paused in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside over safety concerns

VANCOUVER — Canada Post says it has temporarily suspended mail delivery along two blocks in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood because of safety concerns.
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Mayor Kennedy Stewart scores re-election support from Canucks owner

Mayor Kennedy Stewart scores re-election support from Canucks owner

Francesco Aquilini to hold political fundraiser at Rogers Arena
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Former BC NDP government PR exec lobbying for vaccine maker

Former BC NDP government PR exec lobbying for vaccine maker

Ex-Ministry of Health communications director now working on behalf of AstraZeneca
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Does this tick carry Lyme disease? There’s an app for that

Does this tick carry Lyme disease? There’s an app for that

BC CDC partners with eTick to help identify western blacklegged ticks
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More than $2.6M lost to cryptocurrency frauds in less than four months: RCMP

More than $2.6M lost to cryptocurrency frauds in less than four months: RCMP

RICHMOND, B.C. — RCMP in Richmond, B.C., say they have received 22 reports of alleged cryptocurrency fraud since January with losses topping $2.6 million.
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