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B.C. nurse failed to adhere to medication standards, college finds

B.C. nurse failed to adhere to medication standards, college finds

A Nanaimo nurse has been suspended for six weeks and must take remedial education.
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Canada's health information institute pushing for countrywide standardization of patient data

Canada's health information institute pushing for countrywide standardization of patient data

Canadian Institute for Health Information executive says they are working to develop a guideline for electronic patient-record summaries.
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B.C. election 2024: Richmond-Queensborough candidate Errol Povah

B.C. election 2024: Richmond-Queensborough candidate Errol Povah

The Richmond News gave candidates in all four Richmond ridings the opportunity to introduce themselves and answer our questionnaire. They were also given the opportunity to give a 150-word answer to three questions.
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Opinion: Hysterectomy is more common, and occurs at younger ages, for women with less education

Opinion: Hysterectomy is more common, and occurs at younger ages, for women with less education

Women in Alberta with a high school diploma or less have nearly double the rate of hysterectomies than those with a university degree, raising questions about social disparities in medical care.
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Canucks season preview round-up: predictions for the 2024-25 season

Canucks season preview round-up: predictions for the 2024-25 season

The experts and analytics agree: the Canucks are likely to finish second in the Pacific Division.
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UBC study quantifies dangers of using phone while walking in intersection

UBC study quantifies dangers of using phone while walking in intersection

More than 300 'near misses' between pedestrians, vehicles recorded in two Vancouver intersections.
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'So beautiful': Passengers on overnight flight over B.C. dazzled by northern lights

'So beautiful': Passengers on overnight flight over B.C. dazzled by northern lights

There was lots of entertainment for passengers on an overnight flight.
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Opinion: Allvin’s roster revamp, Tocchet’s toughness raise hopes for Canucks

Opinion: Allvin’s roster revamp, Tocchet’s toughness raise hopes for Canucks

Smart spending and disciplined coaching give Vancouver a fighting chance as the 2024-25 season opens
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Alleged B.C. cop car thief to have psychiatric assessment

Alleged B.C. cop car thief to have psychiatric assessment

The court heard fitness to stand trial might be an issue.
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Alleged Vancouver City Hall arsonist released on bail

Alleged Vancouver City Hall arsonist released on bail

Emergency responders discovered 100 litres of gas inside the extinguished vehicle.
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