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Lung transplant recipient says he was 'taken down' by hospital security for wearing a face shield instead of mask

Lung transplant recipient says he was 'taken down' by hospital security for wearing a face shield instead of mask

In a statement, Interior Health says it's aware of the incident and is looking into it.
Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Modified extraction method requires specialized equipment
West Vancouver emergency crews save lucky pooch from canyon in Cypress Falls Park

West Vancouver emergency crews save lucky pooch from canyon in Cypress Falls Park

It took 16 firefighters to get Boss the Rottweiler to safety.
First Nations agree to COVID-19 data-sharing agreement with B.C., but say deal flawed

First Nations agree to COVID-19 data-sharing agreement with B.C., but say deal flawed

VICTORIA — A coalition of British Columbia First Nations and the provincial health officer have reached an information-sharing agreement over COVID-19 infections, but the nations say the deal still needs work.
Invasive Canada geese in the crosshairs as B.C. council approves planned cull

Invasive Canada geese in the crosshairs as B.C. council approves planned cull

VERNON, B.C. — A program to cull invasive, non-migratory Canada geese in British Columbia's North Okanagan has the strong support of Vernon city council.
Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Doug Scott, manager of the Gaming Police and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) between 2011 and 2013, tells of a lack of police participation at B.C. casinos as suspicious transactions reached hundreds of millions of dollars each year
Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Casino investigation boss lacked confidence in RCMP financial crime unit

Doug Scott, manager of the Gaming Police and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) between 2011 and 2013, tells of a lack of police participation at B.C. casinos as suspicious transactions reached hundreds of millions of dollars each year
B.C. to do clinical trial of COVID-19 drug on emergency basis to treat severe cases

B.C. to do clinical trial of COVID-19 drug on emergency basis to treat severe cases

VICTORIA — British Columbia will begin a clinical trial on a COVID-19 drug therapy approved by Health Canada on an emergency basis for patients who are at risk of being hospitalized with severe illness. Provincial health officer Dr.
Lunar New Year celebrates diversity in Vancouver (VIDEO)

Lunar New Year celebrates diversity in Vancouver (VIDEO)

Despite the pandemic, many are hoping the Year of the Ox will bring prosperity.
Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Older British Columbians may receive instructions for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 within the coming days as the province prepares to roll out its mass vaccination efforts.
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