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Rapid COVID-19 tests available at B.C. pharmacies for people aged 18 and up

Rapid COVID-19 tests available at B.C. pharmacies for people aged 18 and up

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says COVID-19 rapid tests are now available at participating pharmacies for people aged 18 and over. The Health Ministry says one kit containing five rapid antigen tests is available for people with a B.C.
Feds fast-track oligarch-busting registry — here's what it means for B.C.

Feds fast-track oligarch-busting registry — here's what it means for B.C.

A coalition of advocacy groups has been lobbying the federal government for years to establish a registry, similar to what's found in the U.S. and many European countries. 
Housing minister, municipal governments at odds over B.C. housing supply report

Housing minister, municipal governments at odds over B.C. housing supply report

VANCOUVER — A municipal government report that says British Columbia is building enough homes to match the province's population growth has drawn sharp criticism from the housing minister. The Union of B.C.
B.C. Forest Ministry puts spongy moths in the crosshairs

B.C. Forest Ministry puts spongy moths in the crosshairs

Province to to spray isolated areas in Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island between mid-April and the end of June.
Patients in B.C. waiting too long for surgery, not being counted by province: doctor

Patients in B.C. waiting too long for surgery, not being counted by province: doctor

VANCOUVER — The incoming leader of a group that represents surgeons across British Columbia is questioning the health minister's claims that nearly all surgeries that were cancelled in the first and later waves of the pandemic have been completed.
B.C. Ukrainian organizer smoothing path for potential refugees

B.C. Ukrainian organizer smoothing path for potential refugees

With the housing crisis in the province, the organizer wonders where refugees will live.
The Dawson Creek origins of iconic 'Johnny Canuck' logo

The Dawson Creek origins of iconic 'Johnny Canuck' logo

The character is originally based on a former equipment trainer of the Dawson Creek Senior Canucks.
New B.C. clinic offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (VIDEO)

New B.C. clinic offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (VIDEO)

The ketamine experience can vary among patients
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop, no new deaths recorded in B.C.

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop, no new deaths recorded in B.C.

VICTORIA — The Health Ministry says there have been no more deaths related to COVID-19 in British Columbia. B.C. reported 254 hospitalizations on Tuesday, a slight drop from Monday when there were 271 people in hospital.
Sister shares grief as man sentenced to 10 years in death of woman in B.C.

Sister shares grief as man sentenced to 10 years in death of woman in B.C.

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the death of a 49-year-old woman in her home last year in New Westminster, B.C.
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