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Breast cancer rates on the rise for young women in Canada, study says

Breast cancer rates on the rise for young women in Canada, study says

The rising rates of breast cancer among Canadian women in their 20s and 30s is part of a larger global trend toward increasing incidence of early-onset cancers in developed countries.
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Only one in seven B.C. dentists enrolled in Canadian Dental Care Plan as launch nears

Only one in seven B.C. dentists enrolled in Canadian Dental Care Plan as launch nears

The Canadian Dental Care Plan is set to launch in May but only 15 per cent of B.C. dentists have enrolled.
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British Columbians prefer FIFA, Summer Olympics bid over second Winter Games, says polling

British Columbians prefer FIFA, Summer Olympics bid over second Winter Games, says polling

Transparency concerns cloud potential costs of Vancouver hosting major sporting events
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B.C. landlord tries to evict 80-year-old renter for having son stay

B.C. landlord tries to evict 80-year-old renter for having son stay

The landlord also claimed the renter was noisy.
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Pilot project to decriminalize drugs will continue, says Eby

Pilot project to decriminalize drugs will continue, says Eby

While public drug use needs to end, Eby said arresting someone struggling with addiction and taking them to court does not deal with addiction or save lives.
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B.C. strata must allow injured woman to keep inflatable hot tub on deck

B.C. strata must allow injured woman to keep inflatable hot tub on deck

ICBC purchased the inflatable hot tub spa for the woman to help her recover from car accident injuries.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon, April 30: Meeting those housing quotas

Adrian Raeside cartoon, April 30: Meeting those housing quotas

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B.C. teen charged in bus stabbing faces home invasion kidnapping charge

B.C. teen charged in bus stabbing faces home invasion kidnapping charge

Nineteen-year-old Ramadhan Ibrahim Hussein faces charges of aggravated assault, break and enter and kidnapping.
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New West’s new civic facility’s name aims to invoke fun, honour First Peoples

New West’s new civic facility’s name aims to invoke fun, honour First Peoples

təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre chosen as name of New Westminster’s new facility at a time of Indigenous language revival.
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When will the 'right' kidney come along for me?

When will the 'right' kidney come along for me?

I was devastated when a family friend backed out on donating a kidney without explanation. But some kind words from Ahmed brought me a little peace.
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