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Upgraded centre offering medical assistance in dying to reopen in B.C.

Upgraded centre offering medical assistance in dying to reopen in B.C.

DELTA, B.C. — A hospice in Delta, B.C., is now in the possession of a health authority after a provincially funded society refused to provide medical assistance in dying based on religious grounds.
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Woman, dog killed in fire at residence in Maple Ridge, B.C.: RCMP

Woman, dog killed in fire at residence in Maple Ridge, B.C.: RCMP

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — The RCMP say one woman has died in a residential fire in Maple Ridge, B.C. Mounties say in a news release that officers responded to a structure fire Tuesday night.
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Influx of reservations from the Lower Mainland prompts Big White to close a week early

Influx of reservations from the Lower Mainland prompts Big White to close a week early

Spokesperson says if the ski resort had stayed open, they would have been the only resort west of the Kootenays open after the Easter long weekend.
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B.C. ski resort moving to evict restaurant that hosted wild party

B.C. ski resort moving to evict restaurant that hosted wild party

The party was hosted just hours after Premier John Horgan announced the suspension of indoor dining at all restaurants, pubs and bars.
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Vancouver hopeful second candidate now seeking B.C. Liberal leadership

Vancouver hopeful second candidate now seeking B.C. Liberal leadership

VANCOUVER — A daycare operator and entrepreneur is the second person to join the race for the leadership of British Columbia's Liberal party.
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Indigenous peoples 18 years and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

Indigenous peoples 18 years and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

All health authorities included
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B.C. residents who don't pay securities fines could lose driving privileges

B.C. residents who don't pay securities fines could lose driving privileges

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Securities Commission says anyone who hasn't paid fines related to investment misconduct is at risk of losing their vehicle insurance, renewal of a driver's licence or plates.
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B.C.'s top doctor and climate activist Greta Thunberg receiving honorary UBC degrees

B.C.'s top doctor and climate activist Greta Thunberg receiving honorary UBC degrees

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial health officer and Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg are receiving honorary degrees from the University of British Columbia. Dr.
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'I could have died': How a Coquitlam woman's life was saved by a nurse working with police

'I could have died': How a Coquitlam woman's life was saved by a nurse working with police

Now training as a mental health worker, Jessa Turner says psych nurses or other specially trained individuals should assist uniformed police in dealing with welfare checks and suicide calls — Metro Vancouver mayors agree with her
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Canada-wide warrant issued by Surrey RCMP for man wanted for forcible confinement and invitation to sexual touching

Canada-wide warrant issued by Surrey RCMP for man wanted for forcible confinement and invitation to sexual touching

If seen, call 911.
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