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Dogs better off in a cool spot at home than in a car: SPCA

Dogs better off in a cool spot at home than in a car: SPCA

People who discover pets in hot cars should not break vehicle windows to rescue the pet “because they will find themselves on the wrong side the law," says the BC SPCA.
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'We simply don't know how many internationally educated health-care professionals are in the country'

'We simply don't know how many internationally educated health-care professionals are in the country'

Without a national system to collect and share data about immigrant healthcare workers, the true scope of the problem cannot be known.
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Opinion: Controlling monkeypox: The time for Canada to act is now

Opinion: Controlling monkeypox: The time for Canada to act is now

To control monkeypox, there is a short window — weeks, not months — in which to vaccinate the most susceptible and to encourage and support self-isolation for those who have symptoms.
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B.C. teacher suspended for student hugs and kisses

B.C. teacher suspended for student hugs and kisses

Sheldon Lyle Nickel told students he loved them, gave them hugs and kisses, and communicated with them while drunk.
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Province to review emergency alerts after deadly Langley shooting spree

Province to review emergency alerts after deadly Langley shooting spree

The province will review the alerts sent out Monday.
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Wuhan market ground zero for COVID-19 pandemic, confirm two studies

Wuhan market ground zero for COVID-19 pandemic, confirm two studies

“There's a very, very strong case that the Huanan market was indeed the epicentre,” said one of the researchers.
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B.C. strata owner ordered to keep cats leashed while on common property

B.C. strata owner ordered to keep cats leashed while on common property

The off-leash bylaw had been in place since 1995.
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Crime Stoppers offers reward for North Van RCMP impersonator

Crime Stoppers offers reward for North Van RCMP impersonator

1. There is no "NVPD." 2. Real police don't demand payment on the spot.
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‘I wonder if it’s him:’ Dead Langley gunman’s landlord recalls erratic behaviour

‘I wonder if it’s him:’ Dead Langley gunman’s landlord recalls erratic behaviour

Landlord Charity Ciszek recognized suspected shooter, Jordan Daniel Goggin.
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Photos: Suspected gunman changed outfits during Langley shootings, police say

Photos: Suspected gunman changed outfits during Langley shootings, police say

Jordan Daniel Goggin was initially wearing a black T-shirt and board shorts. He later changed into brown overalls and a camo T-shirt.
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