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AIDS organization says B.C. falling behind in treatment

AIDS organization says B.C. falling behind in treatment

B.C. Ministry of Health says long-term AIDS drug is available but strictly controlled on a case-by-case basis.
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B.C. women scientists have begun a 5,000-kilometre rowboat race

B.C. women scientists have begun a 5,000-kilometre rowboat race

The four women will travel 5,000 kilometres across the Atlantic Ocean in a row boat — without stopping.
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B.C. accounts for more than half of Canada's avian flu outbreaks

B.C. accounts for more than half of Canada's avian flu outbreaks

'This version of the virus is much much different from anything we’ve seen in the past,' says poultry industry spokesperson.
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BC Hydro to introduce time-of-day billing

BC Hydro to introduce time-of-day billing

BC Hydro says it will offer optional time-of-use billing in the spring 2024
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Law firm investigates class action suit amid deadly cantaloupe outbreak

Law firm investigates class action suit amid deadly cantaloupe outbreak

At least five Canadians have died in an ongoing outbreak of salmonella poisoning connected to tainted cantaloupes.
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You might be able to see the northern lights on 2 nights in Metro Vancouver

You might be able to see the northern lights on 2 nights in Metro Vancouver

Clear skies, full hearts, can't lose.
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B.C. pro-Palestinian protester faces mischief charge

B.C. pro-Palestinian protester faces mischief charge

Sapotaweyak Cree Nation author jaye simpson was arrested Nov. 9 for what she called solidarity actions in support of Palestinians facing genocide. 
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B.C. mother sues doctors alleging medical malpractice in death of son

B.C. mother sues doctors alleging medical malpractice in death of son

The claim says Michael Peace died of a medical overdose of hydromorphone and asphyxiation after doctors at a Vernon hospital failed to provide regular check-ups.
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Rising death toll prompts BC Coroners Service warning about illicit drugs

Rising death toll prompts BC Coroners Service warning about illicit drugs

Unregulated drug deaths in New West surpass 2022 total – with two months of data to be tallied
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Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Seven environmental groups are calling on the Canadian government to define 'forest degradation' using the best available science.
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