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B.C.'s ambulances only making target time in urban areas for half of life-threatening calls

B.C.'s ambulances only making target time in urban areas for half of life-threatening calls

British Columbia's ambulances only made their target on life-threatening calls in urban areas half the time they were dispatched, the provincial auditor general said in a report released Wednesday.
B.C. now has highest inflation rate in Canada

B.C. now has highest inflation rate in Canada

The rate of inflation in B.C. started 2019 outstrippingĀ the pace of price increases in other parts of the country according to Statistics Canada.
Chicken nugget recall across Canada after possible salmonella contamination

Chicken nugget recall across Canada after possible salmonella contamination

Compliments brand chicken nuggets have been recalled from the marketplace due to a possible salmonella contamination across Canada.
Two more cases of measles reported in Vancouver

Two more cases of measles reported in Vancouver

There are now two new cases of the measles in Vancouver, bringing the total number of cases to 15.
Woman wrongfully held in Metro Vancouver hospital for almost one year without court order

Woman wrongfully held in Metro Vancouver hospital for almost one year without court order

A woman's rights were violated when she was held in hospital for almost a year without being given written reasons for the detention or an opportunity for legal advice, a British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ruled.
City of Vancouver outlines measures to toughen up protections for renters

City of Vancouver outlines measures to toughen up protections for renters

The City of Vancouver plans to pilot a new notification system that will inform renters of their tenancy rights by mail when the city receives a permit application to develop select recently sold rental buildings.
Vancouver Art Gallery to host interactive art-making spring break adventure

Vancouver Art Gallery to host interactive art-making spring break adventure

The Vancouver Art Gallery is hosting a number of unique activities over spring break that are geared toward kids experiencing art.
Canada ranked #1 LGBT-friendly travel destination in the world

Canada ranked #1 LGBT-friendly travel destination in the world

A new ranking published by Spartacus, an international gay holiday guide, named Canada the most LGBT-friendly travel destination in the world.
Air Canada has temporarily suspended all flights to India from Vancouver

Air Canada has temporarily suspended all flights to India from Vancouver

Air Canada has temporarily suspended service to India after Pakistan announced that it had closed its airspace; two airports are affected by the closures.
New West school district first in Canada to make pads and tampons free for students

New West school district first in Canada to make pads and tampons free for students

A British Columbia school board believes it is one of the first in the country to provide free feminine hygiene products in washrooms.
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