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Toothpaste theft gummed up thanks to police

Toothpaste theft gummed up thanks to police

A man tried to make a clean getaway from a Superstore emergency exit, but North Vancouver RCMP happened to be nearby
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B.C. teachers reporting more stress as staff shortages take toll on education

B.C. teachers reporting more stress as staff shortages take toll on education

More teachers in B.C. are reporting higher stress levels and this may exacerbate an existing teacher shortage should they look to exit the profession, the BC Teachers' Federation reports.
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Heating up: Metro Vancouver's early June forecast includes a high of 28 C

Heating up: Metro Vancouver's early June forecast includes a high of 28 C

Environment Canada's models show that May's above-average temperatures will likely continue through June.
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New West centre pushes back against tide of drug deaths

New West centre pushes back against tide of drug deaths

Facility’s services, including safe-consumption resources and drug testing, have helped save lives, city says
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New Westminster School Board chair on 'administrative leave' from NDP government job

New Westminster School Board chair on 'administrative leave' from NDP government job

The BC Prosecution Service is investigating whether to charge Gurveen Dhaliwal for violating the Local Government Act in the 2022 election
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Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis

Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at Canada’s opioid crisis

As overdose deaths climb, Glacier Media audits how much three levels of government have invested in harm reduction, prevention and treatment
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New West café struggles to stay afloat, seeks community’s help

New West café struggles to stay afloat, seeks community’s help

Moodswing Coffee and Bar needs your help to keep its doors open
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'Breathtaking — a miracle': Lower Mainland couple win $675,000, plan Disneyland trip

'Breathtaking — a miracle': Lower Mainland couple win $675,000, plan Disneyland trip

“We also never had a honeymoon when we got married, so maybe we will do that and renew our vows sometime down the road.”
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There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all B.C. health areas last year

There were toxic drug deaths in nearly all B.C. health areas last year

The first few months of 2023 had the second-highest number of overdose deaths of all first-quarter periods on record
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Many British Columbians believe politicians have poorly handled the opioid crisis, polling finds

Many British Columbians believe politicians have poorly handled the opioid crisis, polling finds

A survey by Research Co. and Glacier Media shows strong support for safe supply, and near unanimity on the seriousness of the issue
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