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Family calls for changes after Victoria man dies hours after being discharged from Royal Jubilee

Family calls for changes after Victoria man dies hours after being discharged from Royal Jubilee

James Zimmer’s family was at the legislature to support proposed changes to improve communication with families of patients in a mental-health crisis
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Column: The importance of Fair Trade

Column: The importance of Fair Trade

Fair Trade is not just a label on a product. It's a movement, says SFU spokesperson Kylee Pocrnich.
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B.C. restaurant fined $7K for serving beer to minor

B.C. restaurant fined $7K for serving beer to minor

An underage Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch agent walked into Wings Tap and Grill in Abbotsford and was served a beer without being asked for ID.
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Most evictions started by landlords and against younger Canadians, survey finds

Most evictions started by landlords and against younger Canadians, survey finds

Evictees show a lower level of trust in people and in turn have reported poorer mental health, according to Statistics Canada.
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BBB: Scammers impersonating businesses, emailing fake subscription renewal notices

BBB: Scammers impersonating businesses, emailing fake subscription renewal notices

It doesn't hurt to take a second look and confirm with the business, the Better Business Bureau suggests in avoiding phishing scams.
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Two out of three leased spaces in New West civic facility filled

Two out of three leased spaces in New West civic facility filled

Café opening in New West’s new civic facility deferred until city gets community input.
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Okanagan company gets green light for GMO non-browning apple

Okanagan company gets green light for GMO non-browning apple

Okanagan Specialty Fruits highlights benefits of bioengineered produce.
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The countdown is on: təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre opening soon

The countdown is on: təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre opening soon

New Westminster’s new aquatic and community centre: “There’s a lot of excitement and anticipation of wanting to have this back in the neighbourhood.”
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BC United leader says solution to illicit drugs in hospitals is 'just say no'

BC United leader says solution to illicit drugs in hospitals is 'just say no'

Kevin Falcon says he would ban open drug use in hospitals
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'Very smart' B.C. orca calf evades rescuers, forcing switch in tactics

'Very smart' B.C. orca calf evades rescuers, forcing switch in tactics

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — A "very smart" orca calf trapped in a remote B.C. lagoon managed to dodge a 50-strong rescue team using boats, divers, nets and sophisticated underwater detection equipment in an attempt to save her life on Friday.
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