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North Vancouver gets first streetside defibrillator

North Vancouver gets first streetside defibrillator

It’s part of a new strategy to get the lifesaving tool into the hands of bystanders, even ones without training
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B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments

B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments

VANCOUVER — In an attempt to ease some of the pressure on British Columbia's health-care system, Premier David Eby says the province will become the first in Canada to offer online booking for residents to visit pharmacists for treatment of minor ail
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Editorial: On North Shore forest fires, our luck is running out

Editorial: On North Shore forest fires, our luck is running out

Already 75,000 square kilometres of Canada has been burned in fires this year, a new record, and it’s not even July. These smoke signals portend much worse things to come.
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$500M fund in B.C. to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable

$500M fund in B.C. to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable

VICTORIA — A $500-million rental-protection fund that will help non-profit groups purchase rental buildings has opened in British Columbia.
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West Van mayor investigated for workplace bullying

West Van mayor investigated for workplace bullying

Top staff exit West Vancouver municipal hall
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Teen girl, 16, vanishes during hike at one of B.C.'s largest parks

Teen girl, 16, vanishes during hike at one of B.C.'s largest parks

Police say the teen was carrying water, food and a cellphone. However, due to the remote location, pings have been negative.
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Vancouver Airport traveller scoops $1 million with spare toonies

Vancouver Airport traveller scoops $1 million with spare toonies

The Ontario resident was just trying to empty his pockets when he decided to buy some tickets at a YVR kiosk.
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Severe cold could hurt B.C. wine sector as much as heat and forest fires

Severe cold could hurt B.C. wine sector as much as heat and forest fires

December 2022's deep chill has killed vines and significantly reduced grape growth.
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Andy Prest: Connor Bedard has exceeded 'exceptional' expectations

Andy Prest: Connor Bedard has exceeded 'exceptional' expectations

Success is built on a strong family foundation for the North Vancouver hockey star who is set to become the first pick in the 2023 NHL draft
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Canadians' household debt is high, but risk of major shock is low: economists

Canadians' household debt is high, but risk of major shock is low: economists

TORONTO — Decades of low interest rates and strong housing demand have led to high levels of household debt for Canadians, and now rising interest rates are increasing the cost of servicing that debt.
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