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'Telus failed us' over vaccine call centres, says B.C. health minister

'Telus failed us' over vaccine call centres, says B.C. health minister

Vancouver telecom giant says it's adding hundreds of call centre workers to assist efforts to book vaccine appointments
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'I shocked myself': Vancouver man scratches his way to $675,000 lotto win

'I shocked myself': Vancouver man scratches his way to $675,000 lotto win

The outdoor enthusiast is already looking to get himself into some new hiking boots - but is 'trying to stay as grounded as possible.'
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B.C. government to provide $27.2M in grants to inter-city bus companies, regional airports

B.C. government to provide $27.2M in grants to inter-city bus companies, regional airports

Aviation sector advocates continue to urge the federal government to also provide support for the industry.
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HuffPost Canada shuts down suddenly, employees laid off

HuffPost Canada shuts down suddenly, employees laid off

The publication was purchased by Buzzfeed in November
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B.C. cat in the running to become America's Favourite Pet

B.C. cat in the running to become America's Favourite Pet

The winner will grace the cover of Catster Magazine.
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Thousands of BC Parks campsites booked within hours of reservations opening

Thousands of BC Parks campsites booked within hours of reservations opening

While reservations are supposed to be for B.C. residents only until July 8, the province is counting on the honour system.
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UBC professor becomes massive TikTok star with hilarious vaccine literacy videos (VIDEO)

UBC professor becomes massive TikTok star with hilarious vaccine literacy videos (VIDEO)

"How cool is it that I can make a vaccine in the lab?” 
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Does your child have sleep issues?

Does your child have sleep issues?

Squamish mom and sleep professional promoting free virtual World Sleep Seminar for parents on March 18.
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B.C.'s universities to start preparing for a return to in-person education this fall

B.C.'s universities to start preparing for a return to in-person education this fall

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of advanced education and skills training says universities and colleges will begin to prepare for a full return to campus starting this fall.
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B.C. call centres to book vaccines will 'do better' after hectic first day: minister

B.C. call centres to book vaccines will 'do better' after hectic first day: minister

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's health minister promised to "do better" on Monday after call centres to schedule vaccine appointments were overwhelmed on the first day of booking. Adrian Dix said there were 1.
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