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B.C. anesthesiologist charged with sexual assault

B.C. anesthesiologist charged with sexual assault

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC is aware of the charge, police say.
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Shelving long-term goals during pandemic good for mental health, study shows

Shelving long-term goals during pandemic good for mental health, study shows

New research demonstrates the benefits of disengaging more fully from long-term goals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two Metro Vancouver 'N' drivers slapped with $483 tickets for speeding over double the limit

Two Metro Vancouver 'N' drivers slapped with $483 tickets for speeding over double the limit

The two cars were clocked speeding 156 km/h in a 70 km/h zone.
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Truth and Reconciliation Day: 'It's interesting who gets erased from history' Métis poet in New West shares story

Truth and Reconciliation Day: 'It's interesting who gets erased from history' Métis poet in New West shares story

Jónína Kirton, Red River Métis/Icelandic poet, author, and facilitator, speaks about intergenerational trauma and her Métis identity ahead of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
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Overstory Media buys Georgia Straight

Overstory Media buys Georgia Straight

Upstart media company plans to reinstate the 55-year-old publication's arts and entertainment section
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Political environment ‘ripe’ for opposition this fall

Political environment ‘ripe’ for opposition this fall

Most Canadians focused on inflation and housing, says Simon Fraser University professor
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These Metro Vancouver police dog graduation photos will melt your heart

These Metro Vancouver police dog graduation photos will melt your heart

Nugget was voted most likely to become an Elvis impersonator when he retires.
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B.C. judge rejects constructive dismissal claim tied to COVID-19 vaccine policy

B.C. judge rejects constructive dismissal claim tied to COVID-19 vaccine policy

A mandatory vaccine policy for the pandemic in the winter of 2021 and January 2022 was a reasonable policy choice for employers, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Heather MacNaughton says.
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Opinion: How helping others during major life transitions could be a path to greater well-being

Opinion: How helping others during major life transitions could be a path to greater well-being

During times of stress and change, people are often advised to practice self-care by looking after themselves, yet what about the benefits of showing kindness to others?
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Opinion: Fiona was one of Canada's worst natural disasters, but evacuations prevented greater losses in Atlantic Canada

Opinion: Fiona was one of Canada's worst natural disasters, but evacuations prevented greater losses in Atlantic Canada

Evacuations can save lives, as in the case of post-tropical cyclone Fiona. As more frequent extreme weather events are set to occur, it is important to have evacuation plans in place.
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