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Corey Hirsch advocates for mental health awareness by sharing his personal struggles to shatter stigmas

Corey Hirsch advocates for mental health awareness by sharing his personal struggles to shatter stigmas

Corey Hirsch is the 2020 Courage to Come Back award recipient in the Mental Health category.
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Supreme Court dismisses Indigenous appeal of Trans Mountain pipeline approval

Supreme Court dismisses Indigenous appeal of Trans Mountain pipeline approval

The court has dismissed the appeal from the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribes and Coldwater Indian Band
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Rivers in southeast region of B.C. expected to rise rapidly as rains continue

Rivers in southeast region of B.C. expected to rise rapidly as rains continue

VICTORIA — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre is issuing a high streamflow advisory for the southeast region of the province.
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Canada Day celebrations held in cars at Vancouver's Pacific National Exhibition

Canada Day celebrations held in cars at Vancouver's Pacific National Exhibition

VANCOUVER — Organizers at the Pacific National Exhibition hosted a live parade on Canada Day, but with a twist. Spokeswoman Laura Ballance says it was a "reverse parade" where people stayed in their cars and the route was stationary.
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Victoria Police seek help identifying man in potential hate crime

Victoria Police seek help identifying man in potential hate crime

VICTORIA — Police are investigating a potential hate crime after a Black man was attacked aboard a BC Transit bus. Victoria Police say patrol officers were flagged down on June 19 just after 4 p.m.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thank B.C. health workers on Canada Day

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thank B.C. health workers on Canada Day

SURREY, B.C. — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spoke with health workers in British Columbia via video call about their experiences working during COVID-19 on Canada Day.
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River centre says heavy rains could bring flooding to central, northeastern B.C.

River centre says heavy rains could bring flooding to central, northeastern B.C.

VICTORIA — Officials are urging people in parts of British Columbia's interior to be careful around rivers as Environment Canada forecasts heavy rainfall in central and northeastern parts of the province starting Wednesday.
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B.C. finance minister says 'benefit companies' would think beyond profits

B.C. finance minister says 'benefit companies' would think beyond profits

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has created the option of so-called benefit companies that would measure their success through service to the community, not just profits. Finance Minister Carole James said B.C.
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Probe launched into handling of allegations against B.C. police chief's wife

Probe launched into handling of allegations against B.C. police chief's wife

VICTORIA — The office of B.C.'s police complaint commissioner says it has started an investigation into allegations of misconduct over the Delta Police Department's handling of allegations involving the spouse of the police chief.
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Why B.C. paramedics recorded their busiest day ever in overdose calls

Why B.C. paramedics recorded their busiest day ever in overdose calls

‘Extreme fentanyl concentrations’ suspected main driver of calls, deaths this year
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