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B.C. woman sues after alleged clerical error delays cancer diagnosis

B.C. woman sues after alleged clerical error delays cancer diagnosis

A retired nurse diagnosed with anal cancer has filed a lawsuit against four doctors and a health authority after a delayed cancer diagnosis.
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North Vancouver fire crews douse balcony fire

North Vancouver fire crews douse balcony fire

The exact cause is not known but a cigarette butt in a planter box is suspected
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British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

West Coast residents much more willing to spend $500 or more on gifts this year than other Canadians, according to Research Co. survey
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Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are down in B.C., but other respiratory illnesses are on the rise.
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U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada's tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn't seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden.
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Commissioners vote 4-3 against Vancouver mayor’s plan to abolish elected park board

Commissioners vote 4-3 against Vancouver mayor’s plan to abolish elected park board

Brennan Bastyovanszky, Laura Christensen, Scott Jensen, Tom Digby push to stop Ken Sim’s move to scrap board
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Permanent residents of Mosquito Creek Marina to be safe from eviction

Permanent residents of Mosquito Creek Marina to be safe from eviction

The May eviction date will only now concern temporary residents and non-live in boaters with moorage, the marina has said in an update
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Family seeks justice for B.C. man killed trying to rescue dog

Family seeks justice for B.C. man killed trying to rescue dog

A family is pleading with people who have information about the death of Marc Ellis to come forward, so they can bring closure to the incident that took Ellis' life
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At least 1 sent to hospital following rollover on Vancouver Causeway

At least 1 sent to hospital following rollover on Vancouver Causeway

Traffic closed in both directions following the crash
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Advocates, victims' families oppose destroying Robert Pickton evidence

Advocates, victims' families oppose destroying Robert Pickton evidence

VANCOUVER — Lorelei Williams decided not to attend the 2007 trial of notorious B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton, who was linked to the murder of her cousin Tanya Holyk, because she felt it would be too traumatizing.
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