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B.C. January, February overdose crisis fatalities worst so far

B.C. January, February overdose crisis fatalities worst so far

“Continued tragic and unprecedented rate of death” demands action: chief coroner
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B.C. January, February overdose crisis fatalities worst so far

B.C. January, February overdose crisis fatalities worst so far

“Continued tragic and unprecedented rate of death” demands action: chief coroner
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New affordable housing projects announced for southern Vancouver Island

New affordable housing projects announced for southern Vancouver Island

VICTORIA — More than 90 new, affordable homes are coming to southern Vancouver Island, after the B.C. and federal governments announced $13.1 million in funding for the initiative.
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Here's why BC Ferries' new vessel under construction is brown right now

Here's why BC Ferries' new vessel under construction is brown right now

Is BC Ferries ushering in a new era of poo-coloured vessels?
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Vail Resorts cuts Epic Pass prices by 20% for next season at Whistler Blackcomb

Vail Resorts cuts Epic Pass prices by 20% for next season at Whistler Blackcomb

Passes for the 2021/22 season are on sale March 24
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B.C. accelerates vaccine timeline for extremely clinically vulnerable, seniors

B.C. accelerates vaccine timeline for extremely clinically vulnerable, seniors

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is accelerating the timeline for the COVID-19 vaccine once again, allowing people who are "extremely clinically vulnerable" and some seniors to book their shots earlier than expected.
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B.C. vaccine stockpile grows as province clarifies vaccination process for vulnerable people

B.C. vaccine stockpile grows as province clarifies vaccination process for vulnerable people

B.C. has administered 557,508 out of the 736,460 doses of vaccine that it has received from the federal government, meaning it has 178,952 doses on hand, according to its COVID-19 dashboard.
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BBB, RCMP warn British Columbians about puppy scams

BBB, RCMP warn British Columbians about puppy scams

There's been a rise in puppy scams since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
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B.C.-made trays keep COVID-19 vaccine vials cold and safe during transport

B.C.-made trays keep COVID-19 vaccine vials cold and safe during transport

So far, 450 trays have been sent out for use on Vancouver Island and elsewhere in the province.
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B.C. expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for high-risk individuals with existing medical conditions

B.C. expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for high-risk individuals with existing medical conditions

People who are at increased risk from COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions are being prioritized.
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