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B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

Full coverage of the medications — known as opioid agonists — will be available to all B.C. residents with an active medical services plan.
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Flair Airlines adds planes, aims to more than double in size

Flair Airlines adds planes, aims to more than double in size

Ultra-low-cost carrier's Vancouver-based CEO reiterates aim to have 50 planes by 2027.
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CBSA's biggest meth seizure ever occurred at Tsawwassen inspection facility

CBSA's biggest meth seizure ever occurred at Tsawwassen inspection facility

The Tsawwassen facility was designed to increase security and examination capacity for goods arriving at the Vancouver marine ports of entry
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Four B.C. cities have Canada's lowest property tax rates: Zoocasa

Four B.C. cities have Canada's lowest property tax rates: Zoocasa

Lower tax rates fuel competition and attract investors, putting average homebuyers at a disadvantage, says online brokerage firm.
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FOI records reveal planning details of B.C. premier’s meeting with Washington governor

FOI records reveal planning details of B.C. premier’s meeting with Washington governor

Records obtained via freedom of information request also show an email exchange between a Washington government staffer and former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson
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A look at how the Bell layoffs affect their journalism platform

A look at how the Bell layoffs affect their journalism platform

TORONTO — BCE Inc. announced Wednesday that it is cutting 1,300 positions, around three per cent of its workforce, and closing or selling nine radio stations as the company plans to "significantly adapt" how it delivers the news.
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New changes to Canadian Environmental Protection Act just a start: minister

New changes to Canadian Environmental Protection Act just a start: minister

The government has given itself up to two years to decide precisely what it means, and how it will ensure people's rights are respected. 
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Pikachu can wait, catch these Pokémon-themed cocktails instead

Pikachu can wait, catch these Pokémon-themed cocktails instead

Hit pause on your Pokémon game and enjoy a Pokémon-inspired pop-up in New West
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How DRIPA could change B.C.'s legal landscape

How DRIPA could change B.C.'s legal landscape

Mineral Tenure Act just one of many acts to be amended in the province
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Transforming Columbia Square Plaza: "Housing for all" must be part of plan

Transforming Columbia Square Plaza: "Housing for all" must be part of plan

New West council wants ample affordable and rental housing in proposed downtown development
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