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Swearing is becoming more common in the workplace: poll

Swearing is becoming more common in the workplace: poll

At a time when the country’s youngest and oldest adults seem to be at odds on several topics, they find common ground on language.
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New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks

New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks

The province’s fall COVID-19 and flu-shot campaign is set to roll out.
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Port of Vancouver grain exports double in first half of 2023

Port of Vancouver grain exports double in first half of 2023

Shipments of North Shore terminal commodities potash and metalurgical coal also stable
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End in sight? Repairs continue at popular Othello Tunnels

End in sight? Repairs continue at popular Othello Tunnels

The Othello Tunnels were damaged during the November 2021 storms.
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B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

At a recent Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee meeting, a woman said if B.C. Ferries didn’t make changes, she would ‘take a gun’ to everyone. Also cited: keying of vehicles, shouting, foul language and a disrespect for personal space.
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Suspended B.C. midwife communicated with patients by phone, text

Suspended B.C. midwife communicated with patients by phone, text

A Chilliwack midwife used ultrasounds for newborn baby procedures outside the scope of her practice, college finds.
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Physician assistants could soon be licensed to work in B.C.

Physician assistants could soon be licensed to work in B.C.

Physician assistants, who work under the supervision of doctors, are already licensed to practise in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta.
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B.C. sex offender’s child no-contact condition relaxed

B.C. sex offender’s child no-contact condition relaxed

Trenton Clifford Jonathan Adams admitted to possessing 357 images and five videos depicting child pornography.
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RCMP say 'clear case of mass amnesia' in removal of firefighting equipment

RCMP say 'clear case of mass amnesia' in removal of firefighting equipment

All involved "pointed the finger at the others," police say.
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Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Mayors from Burnaby and Surrey were ready to accept a combined $138 million to fund an acceleration of housing permits and new affordable housing projects until the federal housing minister kiboshed those plans.
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