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Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings for B.C. mountain passes

Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings for B.C. mountain passes

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says a low-pressure system passing through southeastern British Columbia will bring snow to some mountain passes.
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B.C. doctors get new guidance on involuntary care for people who use drugs

B.C. doctors get new guidance on involuntary care for people who use drugs

British Columbia clinicians have received new guidance about involuntary care for adults, including a directive that it cannot be used to prevent harmful "risk-taking" by people who use drugs whose behaviour is not related to mental impairment.
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YouTuber sues B.C. conservation officer, government over alleged profit losses

YouTuber sues B.C. conservation officer, government over alleged profit losses

VANCOUVER — A YouTube hunting personality is suing British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service alleging one of its officers defamed and targeted him in a "malicious, obsessive and compulsive fashion," allegedly causing him to lose sponsorship dea
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RCMP, Crime Stoppers start awareness campaign over spiked drinks in Nanaimo, B.C.

RCMP, Crime Stoppers start awareness campaign over spiked drinks in Nanaimo, B.C.

NANAIMO, B.C. — Police in Nanaimo, B.C., say they're spearheading a public awareness campaign with local bar owners and Crime Stoppers over "several reports" of drinks being drugged at local nightclubs in recent months.
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Sea-to-Sky Highway reopens after 10 hurt in multi-vehicle crash near Whistler, B.C.

Sea-to-Sky Highway reopens after 10 hurt in multi-vehicle crash near Whistler, B.C.

WHISTLER, B.C. — Emergency Health Services in British Columbia says 10 people were sent to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash that shut down the Sea-to-Sky Highway in both directions for several hours on Wednesday.
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B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

The finalization of the agreement means people can expect to see the legislature "work together and make progress on the big challenges" the province is facing, says premier.
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Langford man not criminally responsible for mom's murder; victim's brother blames mental-health system

Langford man not criminally responsible for mom's murder; victim's brother blames mental-health system

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Power found Ryan Elder, 30, killed Raymonde Elder in a schizophrenia-induced psychosis
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'Motorcyclist's unfortunate decision' not the fault of Vancouver police: watchdog

'Motorcyclist's unfortunate decision' not the fault of Vancouver police: watchdog

SURREY, B.C. — B.C.'s police watchdog has cleared Vancouver officers in relation to the death of a motorcyclist that occurred shortly after a chase had stopped. The Independent Investigations Office says police tried to conduct a traffic stop on Nov.
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Fire at residential building in downtown Vancouver displaces dozens

Fire at residential building in downtown Vancouver displaces dozens

VANCOUVER — A fire at a high-rise building in downtown Vancouver has displaced 42 residents.
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Many people don't get screened for cervical cancer. Self-testing kits can change that

Many people don't get screened for cervical cancer. Self-testing kits can change that

TORONTO — While cervical cancer screening is a routine part of health care for Canadians, many fall through the cracks.
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