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Vancouver sends drug decriminalization pitch to Health Canada for federal review

Vancouver sends drug decriminalization pitch to Health Canada for federal review

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver says it has submitted its final proposal for decriminalization of simple possession of drugs to Health Canada, making it the first jurisdiction in the country to apply for such an exemption for federal drug laws.
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Apology issued after removal of memorial for Kamloops residential school victims

Apology issued after removal of memorial for Kamloops residential school victims

VICTORIA — An apology has been issued after a memorial honouring the young victims of the Kamloops Indian Residential School was removed from the steps of the British Columbia legislature just hours after it was set up. A message on the B.C.
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April 2021 most fatal month yet for B.C. overdose deaths

April 2021 most fatal month yet for B.C. overdose deaths

The number of deaths from illicit drug overdoses continues to rise
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April 2021 most fatal month yet for B.C. overdose deaths

April 2021 most fatal month yet for B.C. overdose deaths

The number of deaths from illicit drug overdoses continues to rise
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B.C.'s reopening plan greeted with hope, relief, skepticism

B.C.'s reopening plan greeted with hope, relief, skepticism

Business community urges British Columbians to be patient as service economy reopens
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EDITORIAL: Peace region residential school - St. Francis Xavier

EDITORIAL: Peace region residential school - St. Francis Xavier

Sturgeon Lake, Alberta.
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North Shore memorials honour 215 children found buried at B.C. residential school

North Shore memorials honour 215 children found buried at B.C. residential school

Dozens of children's shoes line the stairs of St. Paul's Indian Church in the Squamish Nation community of Eslha7an in honour of the children buried at Kamloops Residential School.
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B.C.'s top doctor says stay vigilant as not enough second vaccine doses administered

B.C.'s top doctor says stay vigilant as not enough second vaccine doses administered

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer began her update on COVID-19 by paying tribute to the 215 children whose remains were discovered at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops. Dr.
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Protestors blocked traffic in downtown Vancouver (PHOTOS)

Protestors blocked traffic in downtown Vancouver (PHOTOS)

The City of Vancouver's street cameras show dozens of people
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No excuse for giving children Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: Henry

No excuse for giving children Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: Henry

About a dozen cases confirmed of children receiving vaccine only approved for adults
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