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British Columbia spends $132 million on treatment services

British Columbia spends $132 million on treatment services

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says a $132-million program that adds staff, beds and services across the province seeks to help people who require substance-use treatment and recovery care.
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Canada’s continued use of solitary confinement is torture: BCCLA

Canada’s continued use of solitary confinement is torture: BCCLA

Civil liberties group again files suit against federal government to end practice
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B.C. ready to vaccinate thousands of children when Health Canada gives OK: top doctor

B.C. ready to vaccinate thousands of children when Health Canada gives OK: top doctor

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's top doctor has issued an order requiring children five and older to wear masks in public spaces, expanding a mandate for those aged 12 and up as the province prepares to vaccinate younger kids pending Health Canada appr
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Vancouver park that was a homeless encampment reopens to the public

Vancouver park that was a homeless encampment reopens to the public

VANCOUVER — The site of a former homeless camp in Vancouver reopened Tuesday for its original use.
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Unlicensed lawyer for B.C. car sales regulator receives court ban

Unlicensed lawyer for B.C. car sales regulator receives court ban

Loraine Lee, formerly of the Vehicle Sales Authority of B.C., now has a court order against her to prevent her from practicing law and identifying herself as a lawyer
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Vancouver medical project using robots for virtual visits in long-term care (VIDEO)

Vancouver medical project using robots for virtual visits in long-term care (VIDEO)

Ten prototypes are being used around the city.
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2,000 care home staff placed on unpaid leave as B.C.'s worker vaccine mandate goes into effect

2,000 care home staff placed on unpaid leave as B.C.'s worker vaccine mandate goes into effect

Province now preparing a more broad mandate for all health-care workers.
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Insider trading alleged against North Van stock promoter

Insider trading alleged against North Van stock promoter

Lawyer-turned-stock-promoter Mark Morabito transferred shares in Canada Jetlines Ltd. to his spouse before disclosing bad news, says BC Securities Commission.
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COVID-19: Public mask mandates extended to kids five and up

COVID-19: Public mask mandates extended to kids five and up

Measure comes as K-12 students also required to wear masks in classroom
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Vancouver police investigate fatal crash near Jericho Beach

Vancouver police investigate fatal crash near Jericho Beach

Vancouver police are investigating a crash that has claimed the life of a man near Jericho Beach. Police say officers responded to multiple 911 calls of a man driving erratically Sunday night.
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