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Provincial government provides healthcare workers with mental health supports

Provincial government provides healthcare workers with mental health supports

Nurses and doctors continue to face fatigue and burnout
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COVID-19 in mink prompts quarantine in another B.C. farm

COVID-19 in mink prompts quarantine in another B.C. farm

VICTORIA — Another British Columbia mink farm has been placed under quarantine after one mink tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
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B.C. anti-gang police agency issues public warning about 11 people

B.C. anti-gang police agency issues public warning about 11 people

SURREY, B.C. — For the second time in two days, a police agency in British Columbia has issued a public safety warning about potential gang violence.
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No increase in suicide rate in B.C. during worst of the pandemic, says coroner

No increase in suicide rate in B.C. during worst of the pandemic, says coroner

VICTORIA — The coroners service says suicide rates in British Columbia did not increase last year, despite concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health.
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Hold on to your... trampoline! Windstorm hits Vancouver Island overnight

Hold on to your... trampoline! Windstorm hits Vancouver Island overnight

A windstorm sends trampoline tumbling on Vancouver Island.
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B.C. government to provide $50M to help tourism sector

B.C. government to provide $50M to help tourism sector

Eligible expenses include payroll, rent and utility costs related to restarting or ramping up operations in preparation for gradual reopening
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Film producer Avi Lewis seeks federal NDP nomination in British Columbia

Film producer Avi Lewis seeks federal NDP nomination in British Columbia

HALFMOON BAY, B.C. — Documentary film producer Avi Lewis is seeking the federal NDP nomination in a riding in southern British Columbia.
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Former Liberal minister seeks party leadership after almost decade away from politics

Former Liberal minister seeks party leadership after almost decade away from politics

VANCOUVER — A former British Columbia government cabinet minister who left politics almost a decade ago to work in the private sector says he's entering the Liberal party's leadership contest.
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'Put those selfies out': Dr. Bonnie Henry calls on British Columbians to celebrate vaccine status

'Put those selfies out': Dr. Bonnie Henry calls on British Columbians to celebrate vaccine status

B.C.'s top doctor is calling for your selfies.
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Internal documents reveal DFO suppressed, downplayed threats to this B.C. endangered species

Internal documents reveal DFO suppressed, downplayed threats to this B.C. endangered species

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada undermined a scientific consensus that spelled out fishing threats to an endangered species in B.C., documents suggest. Now, some are calling for DFO to be torn down and rebuilt with scientists at the helm.
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