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Family doctors could handle nearly 15% of emergency room visits in Canada, report finds

Family doctors could handle nearly 15% of emergency room visits in Canada, report finds

Figure from recent Canadian Institute for Health Information analysis represents about 1.2 million emergency visits.
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Creative Taylor Swift fans craft ways around bracelet rules for Vancouver shows

Creative Taylor Swift fans craft ways around bracelet rules for Vancouver shows

VANCOUVER — When BC Place stadium announced a ban on loose objects and large bags for Taylor Swift's upcoming shows in Vancouver, it put some Swifties in a bind — what to do with the hundreds of friendship bracelets that are traditionally swapped at
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Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

Food prices in Canada are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts.
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Whistler this morning—Thursday, December 5

Whistler this morning—Thursday, December 5

A quick look at weather, mountain and highway conditions in the resort
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New Capilano Mall design concept includes 11 towers in two distinct 'neighbourhoods'

New Capilano Mall design concept includes 11 towers in two distinct 'neighbourhoods'

Members of the public can attend a public information meeting this Saturday to provide feedback on the proposed design, which also includes a community centre and new park
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‘Boxing saved my life’: North Vancouver battler becomes national champion

‘Boxing saved my life’: North Vancouver battler becomes national champion

Sabrina ‘The Machine’ Simmons fought tough opponents and personal demons to become one of Canada’s top boxers
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Can we please get rid of loot bags at children's parties?

Can we please get rid of loot bags at children's parties?

I would love for my daughter to receive a paper bag with a used book or toy or something healthy to eat.
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B.C. man awarded $2,379 for lost airline bag

B.C. man awarded $2,379 for lost airline bag

Paul Philps flew WestJet from Toronto to Vancouver via Calgary on Nov. 18, 2022.
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Adoptable pet of the week: Pekoe the cat is a special lady

Adoptable pet of the week: Pekoe the cat is a special lady

Adoptable pet of the week features animals at BC SPCA West Vancouver
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North Vancouver woman celebrates 25-year lung transplant milestone with Zumba

North Vancouver woman celebrates 25-year lung transplant milestone with Zumba

At age 14, Margaret Benson was told she had one year left to live. Now she's 65 and running Zumba classes to raise funds for the Canadian Transplant Association
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