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Seniors advocate says B.C. will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036

Seniors advocate says B.C. will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036

VICTORIA — British Columbia will need almost 16,000 new long-term care beds by 2036 with an estimated price of $16 billion in capital costs to meet the demands of an aging society, the province's seniors' advocate says.
Hot deal alert: Fly from YVR on a new route to Mexico City for only $141

Hot deal alert: Fly from YVR on a new route to Mexico City for only $141

Canada's low-cost-carrier is offering a cheaper option to the Mexican capital.
Firefighters douse burning boat in North Vancouver marina

Firefighters douse burning boat in North Vancouver marina

The recreational boat was in a shed that was also destroyed by the blaze, assistant fire chief says
Homicide team investigates suspicious death at B.C. nursing home

Homicide team investigates suspicious death at B.C. nursing home

Police are urging anyone with information on the case to contact IHIT.
A dazzling full sturgeon moon will light up Metro Vancouver skies in August

A dazzling full sturgeon moon will light up Metro Vancouver skies in August

Mark your calendars to see the dazzling lunar event in local skies.
Your guide to 15+ fun-filled festivals happening in Metro Vancouver this August

Your guide to 15+ fun-filled festivals happening in Metro Vancouver this August

From outdoor concerts and cultural celebrations to colourful parades and water lanterns, there’s no shortage of summer fun in store this month.
3 low-cost flights from Vancouver for the August long weekend

3 low-cost flights from Vancouver for the August long weekend

Get out of town for the BC Day long weekend with a last-minute flight to one of these Canadian cities.
Rob Shaw: Eby vows to fix secret drug panel as B.C. pleads for experts with compassion

Rob Shaw: Eby vows to fix secret drug panel as B.C. pleads for experts with compassion

British Columbians sided with dying girl Charleigh Pollock over a faceless committee for a reason
Company penalized $33K for post-fire spill negligence at New Westminster pier

Company penalized $33K for post-fire spill negligence at New Westminster pier

Numbered company 1141536 B.C. Ltd. was penalized for failing to address the long-term effects of a toxic spill connected to major fire that destroyed much of the New Westminster pier in 2020.
Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groups

Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groups

Business leaders and academics say they hope to see Canada and the U.S. maintain free trade protections for most goods once an agreement is reached, even if the negotiations can't stave off certain sectoral tariffs.
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