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Tofino, B.C., hospital the latest to declare a COVID-19 outbreak

Tofino, B.C., hospital the latest to declare a COVID-19 outbreak

VICTORIA — Tofino General Hospital on Vancouver Island has joined the list of 19 acute care, long-term care or assisted-living facilities in B.C. with a COVID-19 outbreak.
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British Columbia spends $132 million on treatment services

British Columbia spends $132 million on treatment services

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says a $132-million program that adds staff, beds and services across the province seeks to help people who require substance-use treatment and recovery care.
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Canada’s continued use of solitary confinement is torture: BCCLA

Canada’s continued use of solitary confinement is torture: BCCLA

Civil liberties group again files suit against federal government to end practice
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Could a 500-foot tower be coming to Vancouver’s False Creek South?

Could a 500-foot tower be coming to Vancouver’s False Creek South?

City staff releases ‘conceptual development plan’ for 80 acres of city land between Burrard and Cambie bridges
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B.C. ready to vaccinate thousands of children when Health Canada gives OK: top doctor

B.C. ready to vaccinate thousands of children when Health Canada gives OK: top doctor

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's top doctor has issued an order requiring children five and older to wear masks in public spaces, expanding a mandate for those aged 12 and up as the province prepares to vaccinate younger kids pending Health Canada appr
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Vancouver park that was a homeless encampment reopens to the public

Vancouver park that was a homeless encampment reopens to the public

VANCOUVER — The site of a former homeless camp in Vancouver reopened Tuesday for its original use.
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Unlicensed lawyer for B.C. car sales regulator receives court ban

Unlicensed lawyer for B.C. car sales regulator receives court ban

Loraine Lee, formerly of the Vehicle Sales Authority of B.C., now has a court order against her to prevent her from practicing law and identifying herself as a lawyer
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Prince George couple loses fight to prove 'bat colony' lived in house

Prince George couple loses fight to prove 'bat colony' lived in house

First-time homebuyers left with $33,000 bill to keep bats out of ceiling.
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2,000 care home staff placed on unpaid leave as B.C.'s worker vaccine mandate goes into effect

2,000 care home staff placed on unpaid leave as B.C.'s worker vaccine mandate goes into effect

Province now preparing a more broad mandate for all health-care workers.
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Insider trading alleged against North Van stock promoter

Insider trading alleged against North Van stock promoter

Lawyer-turned-stock-promoter Mark Morabito transferred shares in Canada Jetlines Ltd. to his spouse before disclosing bad news, says BC Securities Commission.
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