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Farnworth encourages legal cannabis sales, has no plan for marketing campaign

Farnworth encourages legal cannabis sales, has no plan for marketing campaign

No word from Farnworth on whether B.C. could allow private retailers to sell via e-commerce for delivery.
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Interior Health's top doc released on bail

Interior Health's top doc released on bail

The health authority has appointed Dr. Sue Pollock as interim chief medical officer following the arrest of Dr. Albert de Villiers Tuesday.
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B.C.'s wildfire forecast 'not looking good'

B.C.'s wildfire forecast 'not looking good'

BC Wildfire Service says suppression tactics will be challenged and fire size will increase if southern B.C.'s dry weather trend continues
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Trans Mountain one-quarter built, more than half of capital budget spent

Trans Mountain one-quarter built, more than half of capital budget spent

The expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline was 25% complete in the first quarter of this year, but more than half of the estimated capital cost of the expansion has been spent, according to Trans Mountain’s first quarter financials.
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B.C. doctors take to social media to tackle vaccine hesitancy

B.C. doctors take to social media to tackle vaccine hesitancy

The virus will be around for years and waiting to be vaccinated only increases one's risk of exposure, says one doctor.
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Tourism industry prepares for June 15, hopeful travel will resume

Tourism industry prepares for June 15, hopeful travel will resume

'We know there is pent-up travel demand within B.C.'
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Reopening date announced for New West movie theatre

Reopening date announced for New West movie theatre

New movies on the slate
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Opportunists trying to ‘piggyback’ on support for Indigenous peoples: BBB

Opportunists trying to ‘piggyback’ on support for Indigenous peoples: BBB

Be wary of who you donate to, says BBB
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Chief medical officer of health for Interior Health Authority arrested on sex charges

Chief medical officer of health for Interior Health Authority arrested on sex charges

KELOWNA, B.C. — The chief medical officer of health for the southern interior of British Columbia has been arrested on sex charges.
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Interior Health chief medical health officer arrested on sexual assault charges

Interior Health chief medical health officer arrested on sexual assault charges

Albert de Villiers has been Interior Health's top doctor since about August 2020.
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