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Hospitalizations down in British Columbia, but seven more deaths from COVID-19

Hospitalizations down in British Columbia, but seven more deaths from COVID-19

VICTORIA — Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continued to drop in B.C. on Thursday, but seven more people have died of the illness. The Health Ministry says the death toll stands at 2,960 since the start of the pandemic.
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B.C. targets homelessness with funds for youth in care, complex-care housing

B.C. targets homelessness with funds for youth in care, complex-care housing

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is expanding supports for former youth in care and complex-care housing as part of an approach that it says targets the root causes of homelessness.
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Destruction of giant cargo plane in Putin’s Ukraine invasion shocks head of B.C. freight company

Destruction of giant cargo plane in Putin’s Ukraine invasion shocks head of B.C. freight company

Massive freight carrier Antonov An-225 had helped Surrey company deliver heavy mining equipment.
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B.C. government's ‘March Madness’ ad blitz in full swing

B.C. government's ‘March Madness’ ad blitz in full swing

Promotional campaigns “a waste of taxpayers’ money,” says advocacy group
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Horgan's letter on fish farms causes 'stir' among chiefs

Horgan's letter on fish farms causes 'stir' among chiefs

Premier weighs in on salmon farm issue, cautioning against massive job losses
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Ketamine could help treat a host of mental health issues: UBCO

Ketamine could help treat a host of mental health issues: UBCO

Ketamine could also help treat other disorders, like eating disorders, problematic substance use, post-traumatic stress and anxiety
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No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

Canada has officially dropped mandatory testing for COVID-19 at its borders, but will still carry out random tests.
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Metro wastewater treatment plant back to Square 1

Metro wastewater treatment plant back to Square 1

North Shore engineering project’s 10-year history fraught with delays, cost overruns
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Packaged mushrooms recalled in B.C. due to possible listeria contamination

Packaged mushrooms recalled in B.C. due to possible listeria contamination

Health Canada is warning consumers that the Golden Medal brand Enoki Mushroom is being recalled due to listeria contamination.
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Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

Updated: B.C. tourism board member resigns after 'insensitive' comments at Richmond conference

The CEO of a resort in the Rockies apologized for comments that caused 'distress for several women'
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