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Rustad post saying Henry promotes fentanyl use puts her at risk: ex-provincial health officer

Rustad post saying Henry promotes fentanyl use puts her at risk: ex-provincial health officer

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad wrote on his X account: “British Columbia already has a fentanyl czar — her name is Doctor Bonnie Henry, and she is focused on promoting fentanyl use in BC”
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One dead after sailboat runs aground east of Saturna Island in stormy weather

One dead after sailboat runs aground east of Saturna Island in stormy weather

A Canadian man and woman were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after their sailboat ran aground east of Saturna, but the woman was later declared dead.
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Paddleboarder fined $2,500 for getting too close to orcas in Ucluelet

Paddleboarder fined $2,500 for getting too close to orcas in Ucluelet

A 40-year-old woman was convicted of breaching the federal Fisheries Act after she was filmed paddleboarding near a pod of transient killer whales in Ucluelet Harbour.
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Why the Canucks re-signed Marcus Pettersson so quickly

Why the Canucks re-signed Marcus Pettersson so quickly

The Vancouver Canucks re-signed Marcus Pettersson to a six-year deal with a cap hit of $5.5 million.
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B.C. investigates 'significant' opioid diversion, including international trafficking

B.C. investigates 'significant' opioid diversion, including international trafficking

A 38-page document leaked by the B.C. Conservatives says a "significant portion" of prescribed opioids are being diverted and that prescribed alternatives are being trafficked provincially, nationally and internationally.
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Women win lawsuit against B.C. man acquitted of their sex assaults

Women win lawsuit against B.C. man acquitted of their sex assaults

VANCOUVER — A man who spent 27 years in prison before he was found wrongfully convicted has been ordered by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge to pay $375,000 each to five women who sued him for sexual assault.
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Incarcerated B.C. youth more likely not to re-offend, says SFU study

Incarcerated B.C. youth more likely not to re-offend, says SFU study

Author cautions people not to jump to the conclusion that we simply ought to imprison more offenders.
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Two B.C. fishermen dead after falling through ice

Two B.C. fishermen dead after falling through ice

The family contacted police after the brothers did not return home from Grace Lake.
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Should Vancouver have a dangerous dog registry map like Toronto?

Should Vancouver have a dangerous dog registry map like Toronto?

An animal law lawyer says pets suffering from health conditions can behave aggressively.
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City of Vancouver's suppliers 91% Canadian, 8% from U.S.

City of Vancouver's suppliers 91% Canadian, 8% from U.S.

Mayor Ken Sim calls special council meeting Feb. 11 to discuss concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's move to potentially impose tariffs.
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